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Direct-hire Network Administrator Opportunity with a Great Company in Downtown Dallas, TX

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Direct-hire Network Administrator Opportunity with a Great Company in Downtown Dallas, TX

JOB TITLESENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

 

REPORTS TO:  Systems Architect

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role is part of the IT Infrastructure Team in the Network and Telecommunications Group and includes (but is not limited to) administering, deploying and configuring network and telecom systems. The Sr Network Administrator plays an integral part of overall enterprise network health, ensuring high network availability. This role requires a high level of technical aptitude to address a wide range of network challenges and provide viable solutions to complex issues. The Sr Network Administrator will ensure a stable and secure networking environment for The client company and its affiliates. They will own and resolve network-related incidents and requests within the established SLA’s.  This position runs point during network outages or equipment issues. Administers the company’s network and telecom infrastructure, as well as supporting relative initiatives as daily tasks. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background across multiple network vendor solutions as well as exceptional communication and organizational skills. The Sr Network Administrator will be honest, accurate and professional in all their daily interactions with team members, business partners and residents. They will treat everyone with dignity and respect while engaged in company business at the office or offsite.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Responsible for administering and maintaining the complex network infrastructure at The client company.
  • Monitor network systems and create alerting policies.
  • Document procedures for network hardware/software administration.
  • Administer toolsets which monitor network health and performance.
  • Prepare report data sets on network health, performance and utilization.
  • Address security incidents and perform Root Cause Analysis.
  • Administer enterprise routing, switching and wireless devices.
  • Administer firewalls, VPN concentrators, IDS/IPS and other security appliances.
  • Administer Cloud Networks, Cisco Nexus and Meraki equipment.
  • Administer core infrastructure networks at our data centers.
  • Work with Infrastructure Team and various groups throughout the company to deploy, decommission, or relocate network equipment and devices.
  • Serve as an escalation point on network and telecom related issues.
  • Optimize network performance from the core network to the endpoints.
  • Administer network management tools for day to day operations
  • Develop and document network scripts to automate common network tasks
  • Manage company-wide VoIP phone system
  • Provide coaching sessions for knowledge transfer in a small group setting.
  • Conduct presentation and whiteboard sessions for management team.
  • Document step-by-step procedures to fix known issues, establish solutions or processes in the company knowledge base.
  • Monitor solutions that enforce network policies and procedures, assuring users and devices adhere to company security standards.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering.
  • Minimum four (4) years of experience administering and supporting large multivendor voice and data networks, six (6) years’ experience is preferred.
  • CCNP Certification is desired; CCNA a minimum.
  • Solid experience administering virtualized networks.
  • Solid experience administering IP network delivery services for voice, video and other types of application data.
  • Ability to discuss network component capabilities and perform advanced integration with multiple 3rd party products and services.
  • Experience with telecom/data carrier provisioning, billing, and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Use current best practices around IT standards, principles, and security.
  • Knowledge of core networking concepts including switching, routing, and wireless technologies.
  • Knowledge of network principles, design, security and implementation.
  • Knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, wireless Access Points.
  • Knowledge of MPLS, QoS, VPN IPSec and SSL technologies.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, EIGRP, BGP, HSRP and VRRP.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Respond effectively and in a timely manner to sensitive inquiries and complaints.
  • Individual accountability and contributions within a team-based environment.
  • Use metrics and established KPI’s to identify common problems.
  • Perform root cause analysis to pinpoint deficiencies in design, engineering or implementation.
  • Maintain company standards and ensure they are adhered to.
  • Work proactively and cooperatively to increase capabilities of the IT Operations team.
  • Ability to take initiative and move projects forward with limited direction.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to work at a swift pace with minimal supervision.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ease in building/establishing rapport with people and teams at all levels of the organization.
  • Professional demeanor, goal-oriented, self-motivated, creative, flexible and adaptable to new situations.
  • Passion for learning, trying new things, understanding what works and quickly adjusting for what doesn’t.

 

TECHNOLOGY SKILLSET:

Cisco Switches, Routers and Firewalls

LAN, WAN and WLAN

MPLS, EIGRP, BGP

Multivendor VoIP Troubleshooting

Meraki Cloud Networking

 

WORK SCHEDULE:

This role is based in our corporate office located in Dallas, Texas; standard weekday hours as well as on-call after-hours rotation.

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    IT Workers Are Happy, But Will Still Leave for Something Better

    IT Workers Are Happy, But Will Still Leave for Something Better

    Despite overall satisfaction with their current job situation, IT workers still show a readiness to jump ship when the next best thing comes along.

    CIO — The majority of IT employees are engaged at work, loyal to their employers and inspired to do their best everyday, according to new survey findings from Randstad Technologies and Technisource. However, despite that, more than half (53 percent) are open to new employment opportunities, Think of it as the IT sector’s version of The Five Year Engagement, a new film about a couple that is happy to be engaged but put marriage plans on an indefinite hold.

    "The takeaway for employers is that they use whatever means to create a strong bond with their employees by engaging, recognizing and empowering them in order to minimize attrition," said Bob Dickey, executive vice president of technologies at Randstad U.S.

    The latest Randstad Engagement Index findings, conducted in February, surveyed 3,000 IT workers, nationwide. The Randstad Engagement Index measures the attitudes and perceptions impacting employee engagement within companies.

    Looking at IT sector’s response to Randstad’s six components of engagement, the survey found the following:

    • 76 percent of IT employees are proud to work for their company
    • 63 percent of IT employees enjoy going to work every day
    • 75 percent of employees feel inspired to do their best each day
    • 68 percent of IT employees feel their efforts at work are recognized and valued
    • 67 percent indicate they trust their company leadership to make good decisions for the workforce
    • 67 percent of employees believe their company shares their values

    Not only did the survey indicate that IT employees are clearly satisfied with their jobs and employers but 80 percent feel secure in their jobs, and they’re optimistic about the future:

    • More than three-fourths, or 77 percent, believe their company has a great future
    • 64 percent believe their company is making the right investments in their workforce for the future
    • 60 percent report being only a little or not at all concerned about having to take a pay cut

    IT Workers Looking for the Next Best Thing

    Despite the rosy relationship with their current job situation, IT respondents still showed a readiness to jump ship when the next best thing comes along. And, survey results indicate that 59 percent of respondents believe that those opportunities are on the horizon as more than half believe that the job market will pick up in 2012.

    According to Dickey, opportunities in the IT sector are opening up with increasing pressure to find top talent. In fact, recent job demand in IT is for higher-level positions, such as project mangers, business architects and data analysts.

    "What this tells us is that the economy is picking up as more companies start new project initiatives and make investments in infrastructure and development," he said. Dickey noted that improvements in IT job hiring is often a bell weather for overall employment growth.

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    Modernization of IT: Solving a Legacy of Business Problems & Applications

    Modernization of IT: Solving a Legacy of Business Problems & Applications

    Are we building applications or supporting the business?

    I talk to a lot of CIOs. I met with one in early May who oversees the IT operation of a $6 billion yearly entertainment-related company with about 7,000 employees. This top-notch exec was all about transforming a huge investment in existing IT infrastructure into a new dynamic, extensible and agile platform that would propel the business forward – not hold it back. This guy is busy figuring out how to keep a Boeing 777 up in the air while simultaneously re-fitting aircraft to make it best-in-class.

    That’s what IT should be all about.

    But in some organizations, it’s not. Either the message from the top gets lost as it percolates down through the IT organization, or the message from the top isn’t the right one to begin with. Either way, for those unfortunate IT organizations, IT is a ball-and-chain that holds the enterprise back, rather than gives it the capability to move forward.

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    Short-term Contract IT Procurement Specialist Opportunity in Dallas, TX

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    Contract IT Procurement Specialist

    POSITION SCOPE:

    IT Procurement Specialist performs key activities in the area of procurement, asset management and supplier strategy, management and governance. The IT Procurement Specialist focuses on the execution of procurement activities, including the administration and oversight of the IT procurement process as well as tactical interactions with suppliers, contract negotiations, asset management processes and supplier governance activities, including measuring and monitoring supplier contracts and renegotiating contracts when necessary. Tracks and enforces service level and operating level agreements (SLAs and OLAs) in standard master services agreements. Maintains an “approved supplier list” and evaluates suppliers when needed to determine sourcing options. Has broad discretion in making tactical decisions and contributes to strategic decision making process. Decisions and achievement of results generally has a significant impact on the group’s overall success. Expected to propose innovative, high-impact changes in processes or strategies. This position is temporary and ends on 6/30/2011.

    CORE SKILLS:

    a. Excellent understanding of supplier management and asset management principles

    b. Experience conducting strategic sourcing projects (RFx) for all IT related commodities

    c. Ability to negotiate supplier agreements – commercial as well as non-commercial terms

    d. Ability to develop and implement supplier metrics that improve quality, costs and benefits

    e. Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills

    f. Good time management skills and multi-tasking ability

    EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

    a. Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

    b. Graduate Degree (Preferred)

    c. CPSM or CPM (Preferred)

    EXPERIENCE

    a. 5 or more years of work experience in Fortune 500 companies in Strategic Sourcing, Supplier management, Asset management and/or IT procurement areas

    b. 7+ years of work experience

    6. TERM:

    a. The contract shall be in effect until 6/30/2011. The services outlined will commence immediately after completion of negotiations and award of contract.

    b. Client reserves the right to extend the contract for additional time, subject to the mutual agreement between client and the supplier.

    If you have this experience, feel you are a fit for this position, and are interested, please answer the questions below:

    1) Do you have an updated Word copy of your resume?

    2) What is your availability to start?

    3) Are you open to a direct-hire position?

    4) What is your current salary or pay rate?

    5) Are you currently eligible to work for any employer in the US?

    6) When is the best time to contact you and what # can you be reached at for this opportunity?

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    Job Tips and Job News – 10 Social Networking Tips for Job-Seekers

    Are resumes going the way of the Commodore computer? Could be. More than one-third of hiring and employment managers say resumes could be replaced by profiles on social media/business networking sites, according to a recent survey of 500 HR execs from OfficeTeam. And three-quarters of these managers say poor online etiquette can hurt a person’s career prospects. All of which lends some relevance to a new guide to proper use of these networks for professional purposes, released by Robert Half International, OfficeTeam’s parent company. “Etiquette breaches – such as impulsively posting an offensive comment on Facebook or Twitter – can have serious, career-impacting consequences,” says Brett Good, senior district president of Robert Half International. Among the “tech violator” types to avoid are The Venter, who clutters up his or her profile by ranting about pretty much everything, and the Cryptic Communicator, whose profile appears to be assembled out of nothing but coded phrases and obscure acronyms.

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