Network Administrator jobs in Rock Island, IL

Description

Are you seeking a career with a management path or in a dead end role now? Are you looking to be in a respected and healthy environment? If you said yes then we must talk about this Network Admin opportunity! This is a DIRECT HIRE opportunity only. You will be tasked with maintaining, enhancing, and recommending changes to the infrastructure. Your primary responsibilities will include managing and optimizing the network hardware, troubleshooting network issues, and implementing measures. This role will require that critical thinking component that is hard to be taught - you either have it or you don't. When the Network crashes; do you panic or logically process solutions to resolve? This role requires you to be that leader that will logically make the decisions that will rectify the issue(s) by delegating or being hands on. Apply now, call , or email your resume confidentially to Shawn M Troy - Technology Practice Director with Robert Half (additional contact information in on LinkedIn).

Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage network hardware such as switches, routers, and firewalls.

Maintain strong computer networking fundamentals, particularly network topology.

Utilize knowledge of virtualization technologies, storage area networks, LAN/WAN devices, Microsoft server and desktop operating systems, and various standard infrastructure applications.

Work with telephony technologies and assemble hardware as needed.

Manage IP addressing, routing, switching, internet circuits, WAN topologies, and VPN.

Maintain website hosting, IIS, Veeam backup and replication, DR systems and strategies, DRaaS.

Utilize knowledge of cloud computing, SaaS, Office 365, Microsoft Exchange, and storage management.

Manage physical systems and hardware, VMWare infrastructure, terminal services, remote computing.

Implement ITIL foundation and best practices; monitor and alert system performance.

Perform minor database administration for MSSQL server; have knowledge of SQL server.

Understand core networking disciplines, routing, switching, and subnetting.

Maintain experience with firewalls and security appliances.

Utilize Cisco Routers, Cisco Technologies, EO/IR systems, Firewall Technologies, Microsoft, Active Directory, Backup Technologies, Computer Hardware, Configuration Management, and Design skills.

Requirements

Minimum of five years' experience as a IT Administrator with a strong Networking background

Proven experience with Cisco Routers and Cisco Technologies

Experience with Microsoft software and tools

Knowledge of Active Directory

Experience with Backup Technologies

Proficiency in Computer Hardware

Demonstrated ability in Configuration Management

Experience in Design relating to network infrastructure

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team

Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or MCSE would be advantageous.

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