Datacenter Network Administrator
Xpect Solutions
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Columbia, South Carolina
Contract type: Full time
Company Overview
XPECT Solutions Llc. has built a strong reputation by supporting our clients in meeting their strategic goals and mission objectives. We provide high quality resources for a wide range of IT and security solutions at best-value pricing. Our success is built on a solid foundation of well-vetted, highly technical personnel, a disciplined project management approach, and an overarching commitment to customer service. We develop, test, deploy, and support exceptional solutions that enhance system functionality, while maximizing reliability and availability, and ensure the tightest security.
Job Overview
XPECT Solutions Llc. is looking for a Network Administrator to support the datacenter for one of our Federal Customers in Columbia, SC. The primary scope of this includes overseeing data center operations efforts including engineering (designing, developing, installing, configuring, testing, and implementing) various Data Center/LAN task orders involving Cisco network solutions and other Data center LAN Infrastructure and Aruba systems. Additionally, the candidate will participate in capturing and analyzing technical requirements; documenting detailed system designs, implementation plans, and operations guides of network systems; participate in both project and operational meetings; providing Tier 3 level support utilizing change control processes. The candidate will also serve as a backup to the WLAN/LAN engineering team to support the WLAN and LAN infrastructure projects.
Core Responsibilities
Xpect Solutions Llc. is a one-of-a-kind employer with a talented team that is cleared at various levels and is certified in dozens of industry-recognized certifications. Our talented staff are the key to our success. They bring the knowledge, experience and technical skills to deliver the best solutions to our customers.
We support our team by providing open communication, win-win partnerships with clients and vendors, a team-oriented culture that supports a focus on professional development and growth for a long-lasting and happy career.
We offer a benefits package that is designed to keep our most important assets - our employees - healthy, happy, energized and moving forward. Our philosophy is simple - empower our employees with the benefits, resources and the financial incentives they need to be successful.
Benefits And Perks
XPECT Solutions Llc. has built a strong reputation by supporting our clients in meeting their strategic goals and mission objectives. We provide high quality resources for a wide range of IT and security solutions at best-value pricing. Our success is built on a solid foundation of well-vetted, highly technical personnel, a disciplined project management approach, and an overarching commitment to customer service. We develop, test, deploy, and support exceptional solutions that enhance system functionality, while maximizing reliability and availability, and ensure the tightest security.
Job Overview
XPECT Solutions Llc. is looking for a Network Administrator to support the datacenter for one of our Federal Customers in Columbia, SC. The primary scope of this includes overseeing data center operations efforts including engineering (designing, developing, installing, configuring, testing, and implementing) various Data Center/LAN task orders involving Cisco network solutions and other Data center LAN Infrastructure and Aruba systems. Additionally, the candidate will participate in capturing and analyzing technical requirements; documenting detailed system designs, implementation plans, and operations guides of network systems; participate in both project and operational meetings; providing Tier 3 level support utilizing change control processes. The candidate will also serve as a backup to the WLAN/LAN engineering team to support the WLAN and LAN infrastructure projects.
Core Responsibilities
- Operations and lifecycle management for physical and virtual data center assets.
- Ensure network connectivity throughout the Data Center LAN infrastructure
- Providing Tier 3 level support via change control processes and procedures
- Participating in both project and steady-state meetings
- Installing and configuring networking resources such as LAN switches.
- Participate in the design, development, and implementation of the network infrastructure.
- Monitors the overall network performance to proactively detect issues.
- Participate in initial implementation of general data center requirements, addition of new hardware and retirement of equipment.
- Work with team members to deploy Cisco network equipment for LAN solutions.
- Create manuals and support documentation.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting to various IT groups.
- Perform network administration duties.
- The ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance is needed but NO CLEARANCE NEEDED TO START
- Associate degree in computer science or networking; or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); or 4 years supporting network infrastructure in a complex, multi-site environment
- Knowledge of Infrastructure design in a data center environment
- Knowledge of multiple IT technologies, hardware, software
- Experience troubleshooting network performance issues using Solarwinds, DCNM, DNA Center and Cisco Prime.
- Experience with Local Area Network and data center networks.
- Understanding of VLANs and IP sub netting.
- Experience diagramming network designs, layouts, etc. using tools such as Visio.
- Experience utilizing Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS commands
- Proficient knowledge in Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Windows.
- Experience utilizing and managing Windows IP/DNS
- Experience with virtualization technology.
- Experience working with different types of fiber cabling.
Xpect Solutions Llc. is a one-of-a-kind employer with a talented team that is cleared at various levels and is certified in dozens of industry-recognized certifications. Our talented staff are the key to our success. They bring the knowledge, experience and technical skills to deliver the best solutions to our customers.
We support our team by providing open communication, win-win partnerships with clients and vendors, a team-oriented culture that supports a focus on professional development and growth for a long-lasting and happy career.
We offer a benefits package that is designed to keep our most important assets - our employees - healthy, happy, energized and moving forward. Our philosophy is simple - empower our employees with the benefits, resources and the financial incentives they need to be successful.
Benefits And Perks
- A competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 3 weeks of annual PTO
- 11 days of Holiday PTO
- Performance Awards
- Referral Bonus Plan (of up to $5,000/year)
- Education Reimbursement/Training (of up to $2,500/year)
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