Network Administrator

Hansen Talent Group is hiring a Network Administrator to work with a large enterprise in Columbia, SC. We are looking for candidates that have a strong background using Cisco Networks specifically.

Job Duties:

• Provides functional analysis related to the planning, design, installation, and implementation of the network infrastructure.
• Analyzes workload, including traffic and utilization trends. Provides analytical support to team members throughout the development and implementation process. Provides feedback on commonly encountered problems and misunderstandings to enhance user documentation and/or training programs etc. May provide training on hardware and/or software use.
• Analyzes operational data and directs tests to assist in establishing standard for new designs or modifications to existing equipment, systems, or processes.
• Anticipates and mitigates potential attacks through network or other connections to ensure the security of the system.
• Maintains effective security/backup and disaster recovery processes and systems.
• Monitors network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made.
• Creates and maintains process and procedure documentation.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced technical knowledge of networking, communications, and related hardware and software.
• Strong background using working with Cisco routers and switches.
• Proficiency with network technologies and platforms.
• Prior experience working with Palo Alto firewalls/networks.
• Able to gather information, analyze information and troubleshoot various network problems.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong knowledge of common network analysis, monitoring and security utilities.