Network Consultant

IDEALFORCE has a CONTRACT position available immediately for a Network Consultant to join our customer in Phoenix Arizona. This is an ONSITE position. Please find below additional details about this job. Kindly respond with your most up to date resume if you would like to pursue this opportunity. Client prefers LOCAL CANDIDATES for this position.

Candidate must be available for 24 hours support, one Sunday a month for emergencies.

The Network Consultant, under direct supervision of the Senior Network Administrator, will be primarily responsible for assisting to manage the entire infrastructure for the agency and work on special network related projects.

• Exchange 2007 refresh
• Tape backup hardware refresh
• Solutionary renewal
• DR refresh
• Granicus refresh
• Windows server 2003 refresh
• Disaster recovery enhancements
• VDI DR
• overall DR
• AD/GPO redesign
• Switch refresh

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or related field, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, MCSE, CCNA
• 7+ years network infrastructure experience, (LAN, WAN, Frame Relay, Wireless), HP, DELL, CISCO, Juniper hardware
• Knowledge of Juniper firewalls, HP Pro Curve switches, Cisco switches, HP Wireless solutions, SIEM, Symantec Backup Exec,
  -ESET NOD
  32 Antivirus Business Edition, Solarwinds, Intermapper, SQL 2003/2005/2008, Norstar PBX
• Excellent working knowledge of Windows 2003/2008/2012, Active Directory, MS Exchange, DNS, DHCP, IIS, SQL Server and related applications
• Excellent working knowledge of Windows 7, Office 2010, VISIO, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Skill in network design, procurement, installation and implementation
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships to manage complex integrative projects
• Skill in problem identification and formulation of alternatives and solutions to maintain operational integrity of the enterprise server
• Skill in establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors, divisional staff, agency program staff, agency senior management, as well as staff and management of other governmental and private sector entities
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
• Ability to conduct research into networking issues and products as required
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to write and/or oversee the development of detailed documents and project plans
• Ability to take ownership of assigned projects and bring them to completion with minimal oversight
• Ability to assess impacts of proposed automation projects as it relates to this position's functional responsibilities
• Ability to rapidly transition work activities from defining "big picture" needs to working on the minuscule details of a concept, problem, and/or project activities
• Ability to monitor, measure, diagnose and trouble‑shoot network problems with the assistance of software/hardware devices specifically designed for this purpose

• Keen attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly self‑motivated and directed
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Experience working in a team‑oriented, fast paced, collaborative environment
• Must be able to prioritize projects and problems according to established guidelines
• Extensive Experience with Network Architecture
• Extensive Experience in Supporting LANs
• Extensive Experience in Supporting WANs
• Experience in Supporting Routers & Switches
• Extensive Experience with DELL Hardware
• Extensive Experience with Windows Servers Platform
• 2003
• 2008R2
• 2012 R2
• Extensive Experience in MS Hyper
  
  V Administration
• Extensive Experience in Active Directory
• extensive GPO experience
• Experience in IT Security
• MS Exchange 2007 Server
• Anti‑Virus Applications (ESET NOD 32)
• Experience with Watchguard Spam Appliance
• Policy Based Encryption Client Software (Dell DDP)
• experience with SQL Server 2005 and/or 2008/R2 is a plus
• Experience with project management process
• Exchange 2007 refresh
• Tape backup hardware refresh
• Solutionary renewal
• DR refresh
• Granicus refresh
• Windows server 2003 refresh
• Disaster recovery enhancements
• VDI DR
• overall DR
• AD/GPO redesign
• Switch refresh

- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines".

- All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply.

- Candidates must clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment.

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.