Description
Are you a Networking expert?! Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
Join the Software Specialists Winning Team! We have an exciting opening for a Sr. Network Administrator position with a progressive client in the Columbia, SC area. This is a contract to permanent. Excellent communication skills required.
Opportunity, growth, and stability are all words that can be used when describing this company and our job openings. Come work for one of the largest IT departments in the State of South Carolina. We are looking for people who want stability in their employment and who like working in a team environment
Job Responsibilities:
Prepares, presents, and recommends new solutions for possible implementation with supporting documentation to support a business proposition. Monitors WAN and LAN network performance, ensures capacity planning is performed routinely, and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement. Performs troubleshooting procedures on WAN, LAN, VoIP, and Wi-Fi networks as required, and designs procedures and resolution methods and scripts for improved proactive operations. Provides operational support to and for customer's issues and maintain current issue/event status in Ticketing System in adherence to CSC Operational Level Agreement. Develops and maintain enterprise level strategies and direction for network systems and security solutions using current and emerging technologies. Will be responsible for technical plans, system designs, and implementation of the network security systems.
Candidate Requirements:
- BS or BA in business, computer science, or communications or equivalent experience with a minimum of 4-6 years in the network/communications field.
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Ability to work and build relationships within a team-oriented environment.
- Strong organization and oral and written communication skills. Ability to prepare for and present to management on network and security initiatives
- Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to lead mid- to- complex technical initiatives.
- Strong understanding of MPLS WAN architecture environment
- CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional - Current certification
- CCDP - Cisco Certified Design Professional - Certification in process or equivalent experience/knowledge
About Software Specialists, Inc:
Software Specialists is a company with extensive consulting experience in the Information Technology Industry. Incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania in 1998, we bring over a decade of experience in providing IT talent to Fortune 1000 companies.
As a trusted partner, Software Specialists provides consulting solutions for our Clients that are not only flexible, but minimize risk while maximizing results and meeting their business goals. Recruiting and retaining the highest calibre resources ensures our consultants are capable of creating systems that our Clients can build upon to make their organizations more robust, agile and equipped for future shifts in the IT and global business world.
Our Consultants enjoy:
- Competitive hourly pay rates or salary option
- Medical/Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- 401(k)