Network Administrator Ii

Title: Network Administrator II
Location: Portland, ORxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Hybrid 3 Days Onsite)
Duration: 14 Months with possible extension/hire

Note: Need Local Candidates with Local DL copy of OREGON.
W2 or C2C both are acceptable.
 

Network Operations and Maintenance:
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security on a daily basis, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact users.
• Maintain and configure network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and load balancers
• Perform regular system updates, patches, and firmware upgrades across network infrastructure.
• Assist in managing network security protocols, access controls, VLANs, and segmentation policies.
• Document and maintain document sets for runbooks, network configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Support network segmentation strategies to limit lateral movement and contain potential breaches.
• Maintain and update Access Control Lists (ACLs) and firewall rules following established standards and least-privilege principles.
 

Infrastructure Support and Troubleshooting:
• Provide escalated support in responding to and resolving network-related incidents and service requests in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues, performance bottlenecks, and network outages.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for circuit issues, hardware failures, and support escalations.
• Participate in security incident investigations involving network infrastructure components.
 

Continuous Improvement and Optimization:
• Identify opportunities to enhance network performance, reliability, and security.
• Assist in implementing infrastructure improvements and optimization projects.
• Research and provide recommendations on new technologies and solutions to support business needs.
• Support capacity planning activities and provide input for infrastructure scaling.
• Participate in IT projects involving network infrastructure components.
• Assist in remediating security vulnerabilities identified through scanning and assessment activities.
• Implement security hardening measures across network devices following established guidelines.
 

Security and Compliance:
• Monitor security alerts and respond to potential threats or vulnerabilities with guidance from senior staff.
• Implement and maintain security best practices across network infrastructure.
• Support compliance with organizational security policies and industry standards.
• Assist in conducting regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Maintain audit logs and documentation for compliance requirements.
• Review network traffic patterns, logs, and SIEM alerts to identify suspicious activity or anomalies.
• Support management of network-based security tools including IDS/IPS, web filtering, and email security gateways.
• Assist with penetration testing coordination and vulnerability assessments of network infrastructure.
• Conduct configuration audits to ensure compliance with established security baselines.
• Participate in incident response activities and support forensic investigations as directed.
• Assist in managing certificate lifecycle and encryption protocols across the network.
• Support security awareness activities within the IT team.
 

Learning and Development:
• Stay current with emerging network technologies, vendor platforms, and industry best practices.
• Participate in training programs to develop skills in network automation, cloud networking, and security technologies.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to gain expertise in advanced networking concepts and architectures.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing through documentation and peer training.
• Work toward professional certifications relevant to network engineering and incident response.

Best Regards,
Tarik Khanna

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