Network Administrator

Overview

Staffing Pros, a division of VETS Inc., is recruiting for a full-time Network Administrator in Hines, IL.
Responsibilities

The Network Systems Administrator helps maintain the day-to-day operations of an enterprise-level network. The successful applicant will work with a team of network engineers/administrators, in a 24/7 environment to maintain and analyze large, diversified networks comprised of Cisco Routers, Switches, and Firewalls on MPLS and UVN networks. Daily functions include checking the status of various parts of the network. Group will manage Cisco firewalls, write configurations, implement them, and test. You will monitor networks using tools Solarwinds, NGenius, and NOM. When necessary, we open tickets with telecommunications providers and follow up until the circuit has been restored. Update Documents that support our daily support.

• Configuring ACLs rules for Palo Alto firewalls (Required)
• Packet capture and analysis to assist with troubleshooting efforts, through Palo Altos. (Required)
• Set up Site-to-Site VPNs utilizing Cisco Firewalls and/or Cisco Routers including IPSEC
• Packet capture and analysis to assist with troubleshooting efforts, through Palo Alto. (Required)
• Knowledge of multi-area OSPF, BGP, and MPLS environments
• Experience with network management tools
• 5+ years’ experience as a network engineer/administrator
• Demonstrated ability to configure a Cisco router/switch/firewall via command-line interface

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required. 5 years of relevant experience is required. 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for education on a case-by-case basis.
• This position requires privileged system access. The applicant shall have six months to obtain an industry-standard certification. Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT), Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE). Gi4 reimburses successful test costs.
• Duties may require traveling, being on call periodically, and occasionally working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends)
• Requires a VA Tier 4 High Background Investigation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Competency: Basic concept of setting up Site-to-Site VPNs utilizing Cisco Firewalls and/or Cisco Routers.
• Experience with Citrix Access Gateway (ISE) and NetScaler’s (Desired) Experience with Cisco Any Connect VPN (Desired)
• Experience with Remote Access Solutions (Desired)
• Solarwinds (Desired)
• NGenius (Desired)
• Cisco ASDM (Desired)
• CCNA Security or CCNP Security (Desired) CCNA (route/switch) or CCNP (Desired) Experience with Ticketing systems (Desired)

EEO Statement

Staffing Pros a division of VETS-inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4×10

Work Location: One location