Network Administrator

Job Title: Network Administrator

Primary Location: Springfield, IL (hybrid 4 days a week onsite, 1 day WFH)

Position Type: Direct Hire

Overview

TalentFish is casting a line for a Network Administrator. This is a Direct Hire role in Springfield, IL. The Network Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, and supporting local and wide area network infrastructure equipment and supporting systems. This position will require working with internal staff, external partners, and third-party service providers to coordinate network infrastructure activities and to effectively troubleshoot problems as they arise.

What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)

Minimum of an Associate's degree in Information Systems or other computer related field or equivalent relevant experience

At least three years of experience in an IT environment

Working knowledge of switches, routers, firewalls, and IPSec VPN technologies

Knowledge of:

LAN technologies (VLAN, STP)

WAN technologies (VPN, OSPF)

Fortinet FortiGate firewalls

Demonstrated experience with the following:

Configuring and maintaining firewalls

Configuring and maintaining network switches

Performing network packet captures

Creating network diagrams

What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)

Configure and maintain switching and routing environments using routers, firewalls, and network switches

Administer network operations monitoring systems

Administer multi-site LAN/WAN network systems

Maintain network security through proper configuration of access control lists, intrusion prevention systems, and secure configuration standards

Respond to inquiries from internal staff, service providers, and members for technical assistance and support

Perform after-hours equipment installation and maintenance and respond to after-hours equipment/service interruptions

Maintain comprehensive documentation including network diagrams, configuration standard procedures, and IP address assignments

Serve as a subject matter expert for network-related NERC CIP standard requirements

Ensures compliance to standards for all systems administered

Any other duties as assigned by management

TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible. At TalentFish we are an Equal Opportunity Employer; we embrace and encourage diversity!