Network Administrator

Title: Network Administrator 3

Location: Vancouver, WA (Onsite)

Duration: 12-month Contract (with possible extensions up to 5 years)

Pay Range: $60.04 - $64.01 per hour

The role of the Network Administrator is to organize, administer, install, configure and support an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), intranets, data communication systems, internet systems or a segment of a network system. This position monitors the network to verify network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test website performance to verify websites operate correctly and without interruption.

May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May administer network security measures.

• Communicate with clients and network team concerning solutions pertaining to network performance and/or maintenance and facilitating problem solution.
• Maintain and administer computer systems and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
• Monitor network performance, create network maps and monitor and solve network connectivity problems.
• Identify the need to upgrade or enhance network component capabilities in response to network problems and deficiencies.
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement system security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems.
• Design, configure, and test computer hardware and operating system software.
• Confer with system users about how to solve existing system problems.
• Install configure and support network and operating systems
• Maintain and support network servers
• Identify and solve problems that arise with computer networks and systems
• Audit Operating Systems
• Provide system administration
• Draft/develop system protection processes
• Restore data files and perform bare metal system volume recoveries
• Support cluster/disaster recovery and verify continuous availability of business‑critical applications
• Engineer security build of operating systems

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
  • With an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in applicable fields, 8 years of experience is required.
  • With an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree not in applicable fields or without a degree, 10 years of experience is required.
  • Applicable Certifications may count for 1 year of experience.
• Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing Network Administration.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or greater (e.g., Cisco Certified Networking Professional [CCNP]) in Routing and Switching or equivalent is required.

Knowledge of and skill in the following areas:

• Network components, operation and maintenance concepts and methods
  • Network architecture principles, security principles, and concepts
  • Network management tools such as enhanced packet capture, inline tools, and troubleshooting commands (e.g., trace route).
  • LAN and WAN development principles and methods, including sub‑nets, gateways, and firewalls
  • VPN technology principles and concepts
  • Configuration of Cisco routers and switches using Cisco Catalyst Center
  • Wi‑Fi concepts and fundamentals
  • Configuration or change management concepts.
  • Building Cat 5e / 6a cables and Cable / Fiber Plant concepts and theories
  • Knowledge and experience supporting additional routing protocols BGP, OSPF, etc.

• Knowledge of Linux operating systems with 1 year experience is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience supporting MPLS is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience with Cisco VSS is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience with VDC is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience with VXLANs is desirable.
• NIST and FIPS experience in applying and maintaining security controls is desirable.

Everest Consultants offers the following benefits for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a referral bonus program, paid sick/vacation/holidays, and a health and welfare fringe benefit.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND