Network Administrator

Bolt Staffing is seeking an experienced Network Administrator for a 6-month temporary assignment in San Francisco. This role is ideal for a hands-on IT professional with strong LAN/WAN, network hardware, cabling, and troubleshooting experience., * Install, configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to network switching, routing, and wireless equipment

• Monitor WAN connections and assist with network performance and connectivity issues
• Conduct analog, digital, and protocol testing of data communication channels
• Reconfigure and adjust communication systems as needed
• Maintain accurate records of network nodes, locations, configurations, and communication links
• Work directly with users to identify needs, troubleshoot problems, and provide support
• Instruct users on network and data communication systems when needed
• Provide first-level support for Cisco VOIP and analog phone tickets
• Install cabling as needed
• Stay current on changes in network and data communications technology
• Recommend improvements to network hardware, software, and related systems
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, vendors, and others
• Perform additional related duties as assigned
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

Do you have experience in Writing skills?, Do you have a Trade school?, The Network Administrator will support network switching, routing, wireless equipment, data communications systems, and end-user technical needs. This position requires strong technical ability, professionalism, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical users., * Two years of college or technical school training in information systems, networking, network technologies, or a related field, * Equivalent technical experience in hardware, software, and network installation/maintenance may be substituted year-for-year

• At least two years of related experience installing, repairing, and troubleshooting LAN and WAN equipment
• Experience with wiring, routers, switches, cabling, and physical-layer troubleshooting
• Experience with Hewlett Packard network switches
• Hands-on experience with personal computer applications

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

• Microsoft operating systems, including Windows Server 2012 and Windows 7
• Microsoft Exchange 2013
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, and Netscalers
• Next Generation Firewalls and Firepower Services
• Proxy servers, firewalls, mail spam servers, and VPN servers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualified candidates should have working knowledge of:

• LAN, WAN, and related data communication systems
• Hardware, software, networking protocols, fiber optics, and peripheral equipment
• LAN switch and router management through telnet and web interfaces
• Router protocols and setup
• TCP/IP communication
• VLAN technology
• Basic Cisco IOS commands
• Basic Nexus OS command line
• Tools and equipment used for installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades of voice/data networks
• Recordkeeping practices and procedures
• Learning new software, applications, databases, and hardware through training and self-study

Successful candidates must be able to:

• Prioritize competing requests and manage multiple tasks
• Organize schedules to meet business needs
• Explain technical information clearly to non-technical users
• Prepare clear reports, documentation, and correspondence
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Work productively with employees, vendors, consultants, public agencies, and customers
• Follow applicable safety and health rules and safe work practices

$40 - $48 an hour - Temporary, Full-time