Network Administrator

Overview

Work in a large enterprise class environment to support the Redlands Campus and organizations worldwide as part of a team of network administrators and engineers. In this role, you’ll continuously build new skills as you work with multiple leading-edge technologies, while providing timely and effective support for LAN/WAN and wireless networks, security infrastructure, and ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of the physical cable plant layout at the Redlands Campus
• 5 days per week, onsite support presence at the Redlands Campus
• Physical cable patching of end user stations into the network
• Participate in network projects and network infrastructure design
• Configure and administer network switches, routers, access control devices, wireless access points and controllers, load balancers, and monitoring platforms per the Esri standard configuration templates
• Perform basic network services monitoring and troubleshooting for both WAN and LAN environments
• Work with end users and remote sites to evaluate new service requests and troubleshoot issues to resolution
• Collaborate closely with others in IT to support projects and resolve issues
• Provide off-hours support on a rotational basis
• Occasional travel to visit remote offices or data centers or to provide event support
• Manage/configure network devices via ssh and with tools such as Cisco Prime and SolarWinds Orion
• Work directly as a primary POC on campus building network upgrade/rebuild projects
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and leaders within the business (both inside IST and out)
• Physical installation of switches and other networking devices into communication closet and data center racks
• Coordination with facilities and third-party contractors for physical structured network cabling and mounting of wireless access points
• Coordination of shipping and receiving of networking equipment with the Redlands warehouse team
• Working as a POC for Facilities with large colleague move activities at the Redlands Campus

Requirements

• 1+ year of full-time work experience
• Basic understanding of foundational network principles, OSI model, and routing/switching concepts
• Ability to administer and troubleshoot Cisco Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices
• Understanding of cabling principles and ability to patch stations to the switching infrastructure
• Experience with managing and supporting wireless networks
• Basic Knowledge of WAN circuits and related technologies (BGP, EIGRP)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds
• Ability to reach, carry, and lift items weighing up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work effectively in a data center setting to install and maintain equipment
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related STEM field

Recommended Qualifications

• Cisco certification(s)
• Palo Alto certification(s)
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus and NX-OS
• Experience with Cisco specific wireless products
• Familiarity with at least one scripting language and automation techniques
• Exposure to VMware NSX or equivalent SDN products
• Exposure to Amazon EC2 networking principles
• Working understanding of Layer 7 protocols
• Experience with Cisco ISE
• Experience with F5 BIG-IP platform
• Experience with Palo Alto NGFW’s and Panorama

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