Network Admin

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Network Admin L2 ” for one of our clients in " Duluth, MN "

Job Title: Network Admin L2

Location: Duluth, MN (Onsite)

Length of Assignment: 1 year w/ extension

Type: Contract (W2)

Rate:$50/hr

Role Overview

Network Administrators are the backbone of an organization's IT infrastructure. They are responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network systems, ensuring that internal and external communications are efficient, secure, and robust.

Core Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure Management

• Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks

• Manage LAN, WAN, intranets, VPNs, and MPLS circuits

• Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and uptime

• Apply patches, firmware updates, and maintain hardware inventory

• Plan and execute network changes via formal change control processes

Cloud & Hybrid Networking

• Manage cloud networking on AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, and Google Cloud

• Oversee SD-WAN deployment and cloud-based SaaS integration

• Ensure reliable, secure connectivity for remote and distributed workforce

• Support hybrid cloud environments across on-prem and cloud-hosted workloads

• Configure and optimize cloud-native firewall and network access policies

Security & Zero Trust

• Implement and maintain Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) policies

• Manage firewall rules, IDS/IPS, and network access control (NAC) systems

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and patch management cycles

• Monitor for threats using SIEM tools; coordinate incident response

• Enforce SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) frameworks for distributed users

• Support compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and GDPR requirements

Monitoring, Observability & AIOps

• Deploy and manage network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Datadog, Grafana)

• Perform proactive capacity planning and bandwidth trend analysis

• Use AIOps platforms for predictive fault detection and auto-remediation

• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines (CMDB)

• Generate weekly/monthly SLA and performance reports for stakeholders

Incident & Problem Management

• Act as the first responder for network incidents (P1/P2 SLA adherence)

• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and post-incident reviews

• Maintain and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans

• Collaborate with NOC, SOC, and service desk for end-to-end incident resolution

• Document known errors and workarounds in the knowledge base

Technical Skills

• Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, QoS

• Firewall & VPN: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, IPSec, SSL VPN

• Cloud Networking: AWS / Azure / GCP networking fundamentals

• Scripting & Automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Terraform

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6/6E, controller management, site surveys

• Monitoring & Logging: SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog, SIEM integration

• Security Frameworks: Zero Trust, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2

• ITSM: ITIL v4, ServiceNow, change & incident management

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Diagnose complex, multi-layer network issues quickly

• Communication: Translate technical issues for non-technical stakeholders

• Attention to Detail: Config errors can cause major outages — precision is critical

• Proactive Problem Solving: Identify risks before they become incidents

• Teamwork: Collaborate with NOC, SOC, service desk, and vendors

• Adaptability: Rapidly evolving technology landscape requires continuous learning

About Trident

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.Trident Consulting is seeking a " ” for one of our clients in ""

Job Title

Location: (Onsite)

Length of Assignment: 1 year w/ extension

Type: Contract (C2C)

Rate:$/hr

About Trident

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

Sathees Kumar

Lead Recruiter

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