Description
No C2C only W2Job Title: Network Analyst
Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension)
Location: Remote
***Due to client requirements this role is only open to USC or GC candidates***
Job Summary:
Summary: Develops, administers, and supports the enterprise network systems. Responsibilities include network design, technology evaluations, network architecture, topology development, and system specifications. Other responsibilities include network monitoring, performance analysis, customer support, and fault / problem management. Remote with 50%+ travel required
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Configuration, implementation, and maintenance: Cisco Firewall, Cisco Router, Cisco Switch, Cisco VPN, Velocloud SD-WAN, Meraki Wireless, ISE, A10 Load Balancer, other Network Team Devices
• Monitoring Systems: WhatsUp, MRTG,
• Other tools: FTD FMC, DNA Center, ThousandEyes
• Network Device/Warehouse Inventory Management
• Remote access maintenance and configuration.
• Cable Management configuration, implémentation, maintenance
• Internet connectivity configuration, implementation, maintenance.
• UNIX scripting and log maintenance
• Provide 24-hour on-call support, including evenings and weekends. On-call rotations required.
Education: Bachelors degree in an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent work experience preferred. CCNA preferred but not required.
Experience: Minimum 2 years in-depth experience with Cisco router and switch configuration, implementation and maintenance / troubleshooting at an enterprise level.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Must be able to achieve CIP certification (NERC Access).
• TCP/IP protocol analysis.
• VoIP protocol configuration and analysis.
• Network monitoring tools maintenance and configuration.
• Administration of operating systems: Unix, Linux, Windows.
• DHCP configuration and maintenance.
• Netscout configuration, implementation, maintenance.
• Scripting environments (shell, PERL, TCL etc).
• Data center design and management.
• Participation in disaster recovery/business continuation activities.
• Dedication to following procedures and regulations.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor or as a team member.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with diverse user community.
Physical Requirements:
• Most duties are performed during standard business hours.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Valid drivers license and the ability to attend meetings and respond to application problems at various corporate sites when necessary.
Working Conditions
• Office and Plant environments
• Remote with 50%+ Travel is required
• Some after hours support and change control required
• On call rotations required
Role Specific Duties/Responsibilities:
• Perform all Network Administration and related functions.
• Lead technical support for meeting network objectives, evaluate, design, and implement resolutions to network configuration.
• Design and document network administration policies and procedures for the production environment.
• Work with the technical teams to design technical requirements for the production environment.
• Ensure segregation of duties remains intact in all network / application interactions.
• Track and maintain network application licenses. Reconcile license issues on a yearly basis.
• Perform periodic self-assessments/audits of all aspects relating to networks within all IP environments.
• Train junior personnel.
Bonus Skills, Roles and Abilities:
• Work with leadership to identify opportunities to improve and enhance systems
• Help build business cases to support expenditures necessary.
• Facilitate requirements gathering efforts and clearly document system requirements.
• Build comprehensive work plans and oversee their execution.
• Coordinate the documentation of functional and technical design specifications.
• Develop and execute implementation plans
• Lead the development of prototypes/proofs of concept to validate key technical assumptions prior to making significant decisions.
• Regularly report status and raise issues/risks as appropriate. Anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks while eliminating roadblocks within control
• Informal coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills required.
• Ability to work well under pressure, remaining focused and calm in the face of distractions, changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented, self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
About Matlen Silver
Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.
Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: [email protected] // 908-393-8600
At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
- 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)