IT Network Administrator

Our client is looking for an IT Network Administrator
for a contract role in Lawrenceville, GA. We are seeking a highly skilled
and technically proficient NOC Technician to support Tier 1–2 network, systems,
and cloud infrastructure operations in a mission-critical 24x7x365 environment.
You will be responsible for the proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and
resolution of issues impacting a large-scale LAN/WAN architecture across over
100 sites, including core IP networking, virtualization platforms, hybrid cloud
environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SaaS integrations. This role includes
hands-on support of cloud services, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless
infrastructure, and various connected devices. You will also manage
escalations, execute standard changes, and contribute to documentation and
continuous improvement.

Skills:

·        Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer
Science, or equivalent hands-on experience

·        2–4+ years of experience in a NOC or enterprise
IT operations environment

·        Familiarity with ITIL-based incidents, problems,
and change management

·        Experience with at least one
scripting/configuration tool (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Python)

Preferred Experience:

Infrastructure Monitoring & Incident Response o
Monitor enterprise infrastructure using tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk,
LogicMonitor, Datadog, and Network Analyzer platforms o Triage and respond to
system-generated alerts and logs across network, server, and cloud environments
o Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and escalate to Tier 2/3 engineering teams
as necessary

Network & Systems Operations

·        Configure and support LAN/WAN connectivity for
user devices (PCs, VOIP phones, printers, IoT, card readers, body-worn cameras)

·        Troubleshoot and maintain DHCP reservations, DNS
configurations, firewall rules, and VLAN assignments Maintain connectivity
between internal systems, cloud resources, and remote users (VPN, NetMotion,
IPsec/SSL)

Cloud & Virtualization

·        Support workloads running in cloud computing
such as AWS, Azure, and GCP (e.g., EC2, VPC, IAM, Lambda, Azure VMs)

·        Collaborate with IT teams to monitor cloud
service pipelines, cloud-native telemetry (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor)

·        Perform basic operations in VMware vSphere/ESXi,
Hyper-V, and KVM environments

Security & Compliance

·        Block malicious IPs in real-time per InfoSec
team guidance

·        Manage VPN access for employees and third-party
vendors

·        Support physical security infrastructure
(cameras, intercoms, badge systems) across 100+ sites using Avigilon

Field & Physical Layer Support

·        Perform cabling verification and troubleshooting
for network patching o Use tools such as Fluke DTX testers to validate copper
and fiber connections

·        Coordinate with low-voltage cabling vendors for
installations and escalations

Operational Management

·        Use Salesforce & Team Dynamix Service
Management for ticket handling and workflow tracking

·        Maintain NOC SOPs, technical documentation, and
operational runbooks

·        Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours
emergency support

Preferred Certifications

·        Networking: CCNA, CompTIA Network+

·        Systems: RHCSA, MCSA, VMware VCP

·        Cloud: AWS Certified (Practitioner/Associate),
Azure Fundamentals

·        Security & Monitoring: CompTIA Security+

Preferred Technical Skills

Networking

·        Deep understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, NAT,
VLANs, ACLs, and multicast

·        Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco
routers/switches: 2900, 3800, 3900 routers; 2900, 3500, 3700, 9200, 9300, 9500,
IE2K/4K/5K series switches

·        Familiarity with SNMP, NetFlow/sFlow,
Wireshark/tcpdump

·        Experience with SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN (IPSec/SSL),
and wireless networks at scale

·        Knowledge of Layer 1–4 troubleshooting and
infrastructure design for 50+ site environments Systems Admin experience in
Windows Server and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu)

·        Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash,
PowerShell), log parsing, and systems automation

·        Hands-on with virtualization (VMware vSphere,
Hyper-V, KVM) Cloud & Monitoring

·        Familiarity with cloud computing models (IaaS,
PaaS, SaaS)

·        Experience monitoring cloud-native workloads
with CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or Stackdriver

·        Ability to interpret and respond to Continuous
Integration and Continuous Delivery (or Deployment) CI/CD pipeline and security
telemetry