Network Administrator, HYBRID

Connection
United States, Connecticut, Trumbull
Jan 09, 2025
Network Administrator, HYBRID Be part of the team that drives our company forward, transforming ideas into real-world tools and platforms that support the business and spur innovation. Trumbull, CT CONNECTION At Connection, our purpose is simple: we connect people with technology. From hardware—PCs, printers, servers, and more—to cutting-edge cloud, cybersecurity, and professional IT services, we design, build, and support the IT solutions that thousands of companies, schools, and government agencies rely on every day. We like to think of ourselves as the IT Department for our customers’ IT Department. Our company started out almost 40 years ago with two employees and a phone line. Today we’re a Fortune 1000 IT solutions partner operating in 174 countries around the world—still driven by that startup mentality and guided by our original purpose. https://www.connection.com/ keywords: position summary,technical,support,skills,knowledge,experience Full Time $42.00/Hr. - $50.00/Hr. Overview: One of our fantastic transportation services company clients in Trumbull, CT is seeking a contract-to-hire Network Administrator. This role is full-time, HYBRID, with 3 days a week in the office, 2 days remote. The contract-to-hire Network Administrator will be responsible for supporting, configuring, and maintaining networks and servers. Must have previous experience on a Network Administrator path. Offering hourly rate as a contractor starts at $44/hr. If perm, annual salary starts at $85K with benefits. Responsibilities: Management and support virtual environment using Nutanix and VMWare. Good understanding of VLANs, TCP/IP, and enterprise monitoring solutions. Install, configure and support, Anti-virus, DLP, and device encryption of user equipment. Maintain Microsoft Windows server infrastructure (proper patching and log review). Entity of type com.vizirecruiter.common.domain.model.Label with id: 484 Requirements: Strong understanding and practical use of SCCM to update, install, configure and patch company systems. Support Microsoft network administration duties, including Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, DNS, DHCP, etc. Perform software and security updates and other system configuration tasks to ensure the health and high availability of information technology systems. Support and lead IT systems projects and high priority efforts. Provide on-going communication to manager and end users. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve server/network performance problems. Document administrative procedures and configurations for backup disaster recovery as well as prepare system documentation and other technical documents. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Investigate, resolve and explain system issues to both technical and non-technical people. Provide helpdesk support as required. Experience with Manage Engine products a plus. Utilize call tracking software (SolarWinds Service Desk) to manage service incidents, service requests, vendor information). Stay abreast of current industry trends. Networking/Computer Skills Working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, Firewall/Spam Appliances, IPS/IDS, Network Security Best Practices, Cloud based solutions and network architecture. The ability to understand more advanced computer skills/technical concepts and be proficient in the advanced knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office Professional, Visio, VOIP Phones, WDS, VMWare, and Wireshark or equivalent. An understanding of HIPAA, the Security Rule, ITIL, and NIST standards are a plus. IT infrastructure project management experience a plus. Excellent communication skills. Occasional late night and weekend work required. Incumbent functions independently within broad scope of established departmental policies and goals, generally refers specific problems to supervisor only where clarification of operating policies and procedures may be required. Interpersonal Skills: Contacts involve the ability to influence actions of others where considerable perception is required to analyze individual circumstances and determine most appropriate course of action. Ability to explain technical topics to a non-technical audience.