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Information Technology Network Administrator

equal-plus, Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States, 30243

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Overview

Our client is looking for a

IT Network Administrator

for a contract role, working on-site in Lawrenceville, GA. Title:

IT Network Administrator . Contract Duration: On-going. The role is designed for a highly skilled IT professional to support Tier 12 network, systems, and cloud infrastructure operations in a mission-critical 24x7x365 environment. You will be responsible for the proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues impacting a large-scale LAN/WAN architecture across over 100 sites, including core IP networking, virtualization platforms, hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SaaS integrations. This role includes hands-on support of cloud services, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and various connected devices. You will also manage escalations, execute standard changes, and contribute to documentation and continuous improvement. Responsibilities

Provide proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues affecting a large-scale LAN/WAN across over 100 sites, including core IP networking, virtualization platforms, hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SaaS integrations. Hands-on support of cloud services, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and various connected devices. Manage escalations, execute standard changes, and contribute to documentation and continuous improvement. Support Tier 12 network, systems, and cloud infrastructure operations in a mission-critical 24x7x365 environment. Qualifications

Associates or Bachelors degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience. 24+ years of experience in a NOC or enterprise IT operations environment. Familiarity with ITIL-based incident, problems, and change management. Experience with at least one scripting/configuration tool (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Python). Preferred Experience

Infrastructure Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor enterprise infrastructure using SolarWinds, Splunk, LogicMonitor, Datadog, and Network Analyzer platforms; triage and respond to system-generated alerts and logs across network, server, and cloud environments; perform root-cause analysis (RCA) and escalate to Tier 2/3 engineering teams as necessary. Networking & Systems Operations

Configure and support LAN/WAN connectivity for user devices (PCs, VOIP phones, printers, IoT, card readers, body-worn cameras). Troubleshoot and maintain DHCP reservations, DNS configurations, firewall rules, and VLAN assignments; maintain connectivity between internal systems, cloud resources, and remote users (VPN, NetMotion, IPsec/SSL). Cloud & Virtualization

Support workloads running in cloud computing such as AWS, Azure, and GCP (EC2, VPC, IAM, Lambda, Azure VMs). Collaborate with IT teams to monitor cloud service pipelines, cloud-native telemetry (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor). Perform basic operations in VMware vSphere/ESXi, Hyper-V, and KVM environments. Security & Compliance

Block malicious IPs in real-time per InfoSec team guidance. Manage VPN access for employees and third-party vendors. Support physical security infrastructure (cameras, intercoms, badge systems) across 100+ sites using Avigilon. Field & Physical Layer Support

Perform cabling verification and troubleshooting for network patching; use tools such as Fluke DTX testers to validate copper and fiber connections. Coordinate with low-voltage cabling vendors for installations and escalations. Operational Management

Use Salesforce & Team Dynamix Service Management for ticket handling and workflow tracking. Maintain NOC SOPs, technical documentation, and operational runbooks. Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours emergency support. Preferred Certifications

Security & Monitoring: CompTIA Security+. Preferred Technical Skills Networking

Deep understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, NAT, VLANs, ACLs, and multicast. Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers/switches: 2900, 3800, 3900 series routers; 2900, 3500, 3700, 9200, 9300, 9500, IE2K/4K/5K series switches. Familiarity with SNMP, NetFlow/sFlow, Wireshark/tcpdump. Experience with SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN (IPSec/SSL), and wireless networks at scale. Knowledge of Layer 14 troubleshooting and infrastructure design for 50+ site environments. Systems Admin experience in Windows Server and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu). Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, PowerShell), log parsing, and systems automation. Hands-on with virtualization (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM). Cloud & Monitoring

Familiarity with cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). Experience monitoring cloud-native workloads with CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or Stackdriver. Ability to interpret and respond to CI/CD pipelines and security telemetry.

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