Network Administrator

Are you an experienced IT infrastructure professional with strong expertise in network engineering and Microsoft 365/Azure environments? We are seeking a Human Services Network Analyst to support a high-impact temporary project.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a sophisticated enterprise environment supporting critical public services technology. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with network engineering, cloud administration, systems infrastructure, and cybersecurity technologies in a fast-paced environment., The Human Services Network Analyst performs advanced technical and engineering duties within the IT unit of the Human Services Department. This high-level role is responsible for administering, managing, maintaining, and optimizing multiple enterprise technologies supporting department-wide operations., * Administer and manage Microsoft 365 and Azure environments

• Support and maintain enterprise networking infrastructure, including routing, switching, and wireless technologies
• Configure and administer Palo Alto Networks technologies, including firewalls, SD-WAN, Prisma, SASE, and GlobalProtect
• Manage identity and access systems, including Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID
• Support virtual desktop environments, including Azure Virtual Desktop
• Maintain enterprise email systems, including Exchange Online and email security platforms
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance, security, and system reliability
• Assist with vulnerability management, remediation, and cybersecurity initiatives
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resiliency efforts
• Collaborate with internal teams and end users to resolve technical issues and improve systems

Do you have experience in Windows?, The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and communicate complex concepts clearly., Preferred Experience & Technical Skills

Qualified candidates will have recent, hands-on experience in computer network engineering and Microsoft 365/Azure administration, along with direct experience in several of the following areas:

Networking & Security

• Palo Alto Networks (Firewall, SD-WAN, Prisma, GlobalProtect)
• Cisco networking (routing, switching, Wi-Fi)
• Network Security Design (SASE, ZTNA, LPA, ALZ)
• Vulnerability scanning and remediation tools such as Microsoft Defender, NMAP, and Tenable
• Packet capture and analysis tools including Wireshark, Splunk, and Fiddler
• Network monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds, NAble, and LogicMonitor

Microsoft Cloud & Systems Administration

• Microsoft 365 Administration (Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint)
• Azure architecture, provisioning, and management (Azure VMs, Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure Networking)
• Windows Server technologies (Active Directory, Group Policy, IIS, SQL, SMB, Printing, PowerShell)

Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

• Dell enterprise servers and SAN appliances
• Data sensitivity tagging and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) using Microsoft Purview and Azure
• Third-party Security Operations and Managed Detection & Response (MDR) platforms such as
• CrowdStrike, Arctic Wolf, Red Canary, and Adlumen
• Enterprise backup solutions
• Email security protocols and technologies (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, encryption) and tools such as Proofpoint, Mimecast, Barracuda, and Ironscales
• Experience leveraging AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, * Recent practical experience in network engineering
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting enterprise-level systems and infrastructure

$46.43 - $64.28 an hour - Temporary