*Network Administrator * *Location: Little Rock, AR *
*Duration: 3+ Months* *Rate: $40-45/hr* *Client seeks a Network Administrator to provide hands-on network enhancements, overall security and network recommendations during large upgrade projects.* *The qualified candidate must provide both hands-on and strategic planning. This position requires experienced in:* -*Microsoft Environments* *-HP Environments* *-CISCO Environments* *-Solid understanding of the network interaction with a large variety of applications* *-Successful experience in evaluation network security and implementing best practice solutions for network security issues* *-Creating Visio network diagrams to document system infrastructure* *General Description* All roles specified in SA 1 & 2 *Expert in:* -*System administrator tools and process* *-Creating Visio network diagrams to document system infrastructure* *-Ensures that Firewall and Switch backups are performed as appropriate* -Act as a front-line interface to users -Communicate accurate and useful status updates -Manage and report time spent on all work activities -Follow quality standards -Ability to work in a team environment -Complete assigned tasks -Strong communication skills; both written and spoken *-Responsible for operating and other system software* *-Responsible for upgrading the operating and system software and keeping patches current* *-Familiarity with fundamental networking/distributed computing environment concepts* *-Ability to do debugging and modification of programs* *-Plan and execute the disaster recovery/back up procedures and archiving procedures* *-Manage security for Firewalls and switches -Responsible for performance tuning, capacity planning, database administration, and fault management* *-Provide tier two support of the technical infrastructure* -Coordinating efforts with vendors if tier three support is required -Responsible for ensuring high priority issues are resolved in a timely manner -Responsible for keeping the environment up and running -In many cases is responsible for identifying and reporting hardware problems *-Capable of writing purchase justifications* *-Understands routing, VLAN, SSH concepts.* *-Identify and track issues, risks, and action items* *-Resolve and/or assist in resolving issue* *-Review, prioritize, and research service requests* *-Anticipate and resolve issues specific to the team* *-Determine time estimates and schedule for own work and resolve issues in a timely manner* *Plus the following:* -Solid understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts. -Understands principles of routing client/server programming. -Manage expectations at all levels: customers/end users, executive sponsors. -Ensure quality standards are followed. -Understand the business application of technical support and design in an application development environment. -Work with the various Infrastructure teams and operations provider to identify the strategic direction of systems management activities. -Understands the design of consistent network-wide file system layouts -Maintain strong relationships with employees and various tier two and three support groups. -*Develop plans for disaster recovery/ back up and archiving.* -Manage the daily operations of the systems management team to ensure service levels are being met. -Manage the systems management team’s support issue and backlog. -Monitor the team’s open backlog of support issues and re-assign issues as necessary to ensure they are closed per agreed upon service levels. -Act as the first level of escalation for high priority support issues. -Function as the liaison to the various support groups with whom the systems management team interfaces. -Develop the technical infrastructure maintenance strategy. -Manage the system management resources. *-Act as a system’s management expert.* -Analyze, determine, and document requirements in terms of system management needs and implement them. -Identify, approve, and prioritize team projects. -Manages a large site or network. -Recommends policies on system use and services." *Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience* CISCO Shop (Firewall, Switches, Routers, etc.) Required 6 Years Microsoft Shop Required 6 Years SAN - HP EVA 8000 & HP Servers Highly desired 6 Years AD scripting Highly desired 6 Years Software Technologies Required 6 Years Network Security Evaluation & Implementation Required 6 Years Certifications Required *Thank you and have a great day,* * * *Kavita Singh* *Sr. Technical Recruiter*** *|*Saras America Incorporated | 38345 W.10 Mile Road, Suite 300, Farmington Hills MI 48335 | 248.489.8484 x 957 | Fax: 248.489.8585 *kavi...@sarasamerica.com* ||www.sarasamerica.com Certified Minority-Owned Enterprise -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "oraapps" group. 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