Cisco Network Administrator - Primarily Remote - Long term contract -Mechanicsburg, PA

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Job description

Our direct client is looking for a Cisco Network Administrator for a primarily Remote Long-term contract position in Mechanicsburg, PA.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Ideal candidates will get a lot of exposure to testing and vetting new systems and helping find problems areas and develop new process / rollout new network projects.

POSITION PURPOSE:
- This position is with the Edge Networking team within the Bureau of Infrastructure and Operations under the Pennsylvania Office of Administration (OA).
- The purpose of this position is to provide multiple tier network support to highly complex edge networks for assigned agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- The selected candidate will be responsible for providing technical support for planning, designing, maintaining, and integrating local and wide area network infrastructure and will have input into the edge networking architecture deployed throughout the Enterprise.
- The selected candidate must be able to communicate well and needs to be a highly technical and eager individual with numerous years of experience in a large environment.
- CCNA and CCNP certificates or higher are preferred, but candidates with demonstrable levels of commensurate hands-on experience will be considered.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Installs, configures, maintains, and manages network infrastructure consisting primarily of switches, routers, firewalls, Silver Peak SD-WAN edge appliances, wireless infrastructure, cellular-based appliances, and all associated hardware and software.
- Performs network management functions utilizing various industry tools to monitor, test, verify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network problems by working with users, service providers, business partners, and others to resolve problems.

Assists in the planning and design of LAN/WAN network architecture including:
- Network bandwidth analysis and capacity planning.
- Detailed specifications and schematic engineering drawings for network enhancements and modifications.
- Assists in the execution of planned deployments and upgrades and supports change management efforts within the edge networking group.
- Participates in change management efforts with agency and other edge networking teams.
- Participates in Service Now trouble ticket resolution and reporting.
- Ensures that assigned edge networking trouble tickets or incidents follow established processes and are fully documented within Service Now.

Assists with tier 2 support for widespread events/ incidents to customers and other networking teams as needed.
- Proactively identifies and troubleshoots issues related to complex network problems and works them to resolution, including communication to other networking teams.
- Participates in the evaluation of, and makes recommendations on, new and emerging technologies as part of the ongoing hardware refresh cycles championed by the Edge Networking Solutions team.
- Evaluates current and future network needs and prepares technical solutions and recommendations.
- Reviews the development of configuration standards.
- Assists in the design of highly complex networks as well as makes recommendations to optimize the edge network for maximum efficiency.
- Ensures that all existing and new networks meet or exceed the security requirements set forth by OA.
- Assists in the creation of Visio diagrams of the edge network to document new and existing network elements, especially those deemed specialty/ field networks.
- Participates in the documentation for the configuration of network components including setup, installation, and overall deployment of network hardware and software.
- Supports remote IT staff with network-related issues and deployments.
- Supports agency operations staff and business partners with network-related issues as needed.
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with other employees, vendors, and business partners.
- Maintains an understanding of various routing protocols.
- Maintains a working knowledge of network monitoring tools and automation.
- Performs other duties as required.

JOB LOCATION:
- Work hours M-F.
- Telework is an option for this position, as is working from a structured office setting at an approved Commonwealth-owned facility.
- Some on-site work (1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050) will be required as will occasional attendance at various meetings, conferences, and training sessions, as well as overnight travel, may be required.
- Candidates must reside within the Greater Harrisburg/ Mechanicsburg/ Central PA Area to be considered for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Obtain and maintain CJIS clearances
- Operate telephones/cell phones
- Operate a PC and peripherals/ servers and network components
- Operate motor vehicles and maintain a valid PA driver's license
- Excellent oral and written communications skills using the English language
- Read and comprehend technical literature
- Ability to assess issues/problems and make appropriate decisions for resolution
- Stay current with new and emerging network-related trends and technologies
- Provide outstanding customer service

Other Points:
- Operate motor vehicles and maintain a valid PA driver's license
- Lift equipment up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to work from a step ladder.

SKILL MATRIX:
- Network Switching - Required
- Network Routing - Required
- CCNA - Plus to have
- CCNP - Nice to have
- SD-WAN - Nice to have

Question 1: Background Check: This position requires an in-depth background check, including fingerprinting and requires successful results. Do you accept this requirement?
Question 2: This position is 40 hours per week, Work hours 8am - 4:30pm () M-F. Is this understood?
Question 3: Telework is an option for this position, as is working from a structured office setting at the nearest approved Commonwealth-owned facility. Occasional attendance at various meetings, conferences, and training sessions, as well as overnight travel, may be required. Is this understood by the candidate?
Question 4: Do you understand, and will abide by that it is PROHIBITED for government equipment to be taken or used outside of the United States by the contractor? The consequences of this occurring can and will result in Legal repercussions. Are you ok with this?

Location: primarily Remote (Onsite as required), 1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA.
Type: Long term contract

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