Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Robert Half is seeking a Network Administrator for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, Texas, with potential for a permanent role. The role supports and enhances enterprise connectivity by maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure, improving network performance, and providing technical support to internal teams and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Monitor network activity and evaluate system performance to identify issues and implement improvements that increase reliability and efficiency
- Apply software updates, patching, and hardware adjustments to maintain stable operations and address infrastructure weaknesses
- Configure and maintain LAN and WAN components, including routers, switches, firewalls, and related network devices
- Create and keep accurate technical documentation for network configurations, topology, and support procedures
- Troubleshoot connectivity and performance problems reported by employees, administrators, service providers, site contacts, and vendors
- Provide day-to-day technical support for network-related incidents, service requests, and operational questions
- Work with stakeholders and external partners to resolve escalated issues and ensure network services meet business expectations
- Support deployment, maintenance, and ongoing optimization of Cisco-based network environments across multiple layers of infrastructure
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in network administration or data network support
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience with LAN and WAN design, implementation, maintenance, and support
- Practical experience with Cisco networking technologies, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments
- Working knowledge of switches, firewalls, and WAN connectivity in business-critical networks
- Familiarity with VMware and VMware Infrastructure in support of enterprise environments
- Experience supporting Microsoft technologies such as Windows 10 and Office 365
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills with the ability to assist both technical and non-technical users
- All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Benefits
- Free online training
- Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
- Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in the company 401(k) plan
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