DataStaff, Inc. is seeking an IT Network Administrator for a contract-to-hire opportunity with one of our direct clients in Winston-Salem, NC
*This position is onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Network Design & Management: Work alongside a team to oversee the design, implementation, and management of the university’s enterprise network, including LAN/WAN cabling, data center networks, telephone/telecom, and converged communications infrastructure.
- Equipment Installation & Monitoring: Work with a team to lead the installation, configuration, and ongoing monitoring of network equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with industry standards.
- Project Management: Coordinate and manage network-related projects, from initial planning to implementation, working closely with IT leadership and stakeholders across the university.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting for network issues, including data access deficiencies, outages, and security breaches. Ensure timely resolution of hardware and software problems to minimize disruptions.
- Telecommunications Infrastructure: Administer and support the university’s telecommunications systems, including PBXs, VOIP, call management systems, and video conferencing.
- Documentation & Training: Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation and training materials to ensure consistent and informed use of network resources.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to lead and coordinate projects.
- Strong oral and written communications and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment is required.
- Experience documenting and maintaining configuration and process information.
- Good understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Proficient in deploying and maintaining network equipment, including switches and access points, and implementing business continuity technologies and processes such as backup, recovery, and hardware redundancy.
- Experience working with end users to establish service-level agreements based on user requirements. Knowledge of Firewalls and data access.
- A commitment to maintaining high network performance, security, and reliability standards.
Required Skills:
- 4 Years - Expertise in network design, implementation, and management.
- 4 Years - Experience in managing telecommunications systems and associated software.
- 4 Years - Strong supervisory, project management, administrative, budget management, and technical skills are required.
- 4 Years - Working technical knowledge of network, PC, and Network Core functions and Layer 2 and 3 protocols.
- 4 Years - Strong knowledge of local area network administration
- 4 Years - Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience
- 4 Years - Proficient in deploying and maintaining network equipment, including switches and access points
- 4 Years - Knowledge of Firewalls and data access.
- 4 Years - Experience in cabling/connectivity, LAN/WAN design and support, networking technology equipment, or telecommunications design/support is required.
- 4 Years - Experience in design installation and configuration of networking infrastructure systems such as routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS is required.
Highly desired
This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package . DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.