Local Area Network Administrator; LAN Admin Job New York New York USA,IT/Tech

Position: Local Area Network Administrator (LAN Admin)
Location: New York

Job Title:
Junior LAN, Telecom, and Mobility Support Specialist
Job Description
This 6-month contract role, with the possibility of conversion to full-time, provides hands-on support for LAN administration, telecom, and mobility services in a large, fast-paced legal environment. You will contribute to critical infrastructure projects, including a migration to Microsoft Teams-based telephony, while supporting end users across an enterprise-scale network. This position is ideal for a junior-level technical professional with strong aptitude, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in working onsite five days per week.
Responsibilities

Support day-to-day LAN administration activities within an enterprise environment, ensuring stable and secure network operations for end users.
Assist with telecom and mobility support, including configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of VoIP telephony and mobile devices.
Contribute to the migration project to Microsoft Teams phones, including user setup, configuration, testing, and post-migration support.
Administer and support user accounts and access through Active Directory, Azure/Entra , and related tools such as Exchange Admin Center (EAC).
Work with mobile device management (MDM) platforms to enroll, configure, secure, and support smartphones, tablets, and other mobile endpoints.
Provide end user computer network support, including basic troubleshooting of connectivity, VoIP endpoints, and related network components.
Assist with work in intermediate distribution frame (IDF) rooms as needed, supporting physical network and telephony infrastructure.
Communicate clearly with end users and technical stakeholders, providing concise explanations, instructions, and status updates in both verbal and written form.
Make detail-oriented decisions that consider multiple technical dependencies, ensuring changes and configurations are accurate and low-risk.
Perform effectively in a high-pressure environment, managing competing priorities and responding promptly to urgent issues.
Work onsite five days per week (Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and provide additional effort when necessary to meet project and operational needs.
Collaborate with team members to support a large legal organization, aligning with established processes, documentation standards, and best practices.

Essential Skills

Experience as a technical worker in an enterprise-sized company, preferably within a legal environment but corporate experience also considered.
Hands-on experience with mobile device management (MDM) tools and processes.
Practical experience with Active Directory administration for user and group management.
Experience with Azure/Entra identity and access management in a cloud or hybrid environment.
Familiarity with Exchange Admin Center (EAC) or similar tools for managing email and related services.
Experience with VoIP telephone systems and end user computer network support.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent spelling, grammar, and control of tone and nuanced meaning.
Demonstrated aptitude for detail-oriented work and decision making that involves multiple technical dependencies.
Ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure environment and handle urgent or complex issues calmly and professionally.
Genuine interest in working onsite five days per week and willingness to contribute additional effort when needed.
Junior-level candidates are acceptable if they demonstrate high technical aptitude and strong communication skills.
Bachelor's degree heavily preferred, or a four-year degree close to completion.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience working in a legal environment supporting attorneys and legal staff.
Exposure to Microsoft Teams administration, particularly in relation to telephony and collaboration features.
Experience working with IDF rooms or similar network infrastructure environments.
Prior experience in a large, global organization with complex technology environments.
Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Interest in learning and working with bleeding-edge technologies and modern collaboration platforms.

Why Work Here?
You will join a thriving global firm that actively invests in modern, cutting-edge technologies and large-scale collaboration platforms. The role offers exposure to complex enterprise environments and high-impact projects, giving you the opportunity to build valuable skills in identity management, telephony, and mobility. You will work closely with experienced professionals, gaining mentorship and hands-on experience that can accelerate your career. The organization values professionalism, clear communication, and continuous improvement, providing a setting where motivated, high-aptitude individuals can grow and take on increasing responsibility.
Work Environment
This position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for a…