Network Administrator-R314

Some travel to remote work sites is required within 50 mile radius. Our direct client has an opening for a Network Administrator. This position is 8 months with the option of extension, and the client is in Denver, Colorado. If you are interested, please send a rate and resume.

• Engage vendors and outside consultants as needed to support agencies' network communications infrastructure.
• Contact vendors for assistance with structured cabling, MAC (move / add / change) work, and remote assistance to locations throughout the state.
• Complete Circuit Order forms to order, upgrade, or cancel CSN and internet circuits; provide examples of regular, ongoing decisions made by this position related to this duty; determine tasks needed by the vendor and suggest an order of execution, if necessary.
• Schedule meetings/walkthroughs to determine requirements.
• Request regular status updates on vendor progress; provide examples of typical problems or challenges encountered by this position and the guidance used to resolve the problem. There may be multiple priorities competing for this position’s time.
• Engage the Network Services Manager and/or co-workers as needed to stay on task and find resolution in a timely manner.
• Vendors may not perform as expected.

• Comptia Network+ with strong understanding of TCP/IP protocol suite, network infrastructure components (routers, switches), network operations (manage switching, VLANs, ACLs, management access etc.), and troubleshooting methodologies using the OSI model.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: ability to effectively communicate technical information to users and colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
• Customer service orientation: strong focus on providing courteous and efficient support to internal and external users.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills: ability to identify and troubleshoot network issues efficiently and logically.
• Familiarity with network management tools and protocols like SNMP, CLI, and network monitoring platforms.
• Experience working in Service Now ticketing system.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki network equipment: configuring, installing, troubleshooting, and supporting switches and MX appliances.
• Python scripting and automation in network administration.
• Certification: CCNP – Route / Switch; CCNA.