Senior Data Communications Administrator

Accountabilities

• • Provide advanced technical support for network planning, maintenance, implementation, and optimization across enterprise WAN environments.
  • Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware including Cisco ISR, Nexus, Catalyst, ASA, and wireless controller platforms.
  • Maintain the stability, availability, security, and performance of distributed LAN, MAN, and WAN environments.
  • Support connectivity across diverse last-mile technologies, including satellite and other network service solutions.
  • Configure and optimize routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and related network services.
  • Support the deployment, administration, and optimization of network monitoring platforms such as Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, ACS, ISE, and LiveAction.
  • Maintain and support network security and content-filtering technologies, including Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, Zscaler, and BlueCoat.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting, incident investigation, and root-cause analysis for complex network issues.
  • Provide Tier 3 technical support for escalated incidents and critical connectivity problems across the enterprise.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to regional technicians and other network support staff.
  • Create and maintain accurate technical documentation covering network configurations, architecture, procedures, and troubleshooting processes.
  • Contribute to network modernization, optimization, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Produce incident resolution reports, performance assessments, security configurations, and recommendations for infrastructure improvements.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
  • Proven experience configuring, deploying, administering, and supporting large-scale enterprise network environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking platforms, including ISR, Nexus, Catalyst, ASA, and wireless technologies.
  • Solid knowledge of enterprise routing, switching, wireless networking, firewalls, WAN connectivity, and network security.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting distributed LAN, MAN, and WAN environments, including geographically dispersed or bandwidth-constrained locations.
  • Experience with network monitoring and management platforms such as Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, ISE, ACS, and LiveAction.
  • Experience supporting network security and content-filtering solutions such as Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, Zscaler, and BlueCoat.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities, with the ability to diagnose complex infrastructure issues under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing technical issues, and maintain service continuity in high-pressure environments.
  • Strong organizational, documentation, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical teams and communicate complex network issues clearly.
  • Previous leadership, mentoring, or technical team guidance experience is considered an asset.
  • Cisco networking certifications such as CCNP or CCIE are considered an asset.
  • Network security certifications and additional training in network monitoring, WAN optimization, or security platforms are also advantageous.

  Benefits

  • Remote consulting opportunity supporting a government-focused client.
  • Opportunity to work on complex, large-scale enterprise network infrastructure.
  • Exposure to advanced Cisco networking, network security, monitoring, and connectivity technologies.
  • Opportunity to contribute to network modernization and optimization initiatives.
  • High-impact technical role involving critical enterprise communications infrastructure.
  • Opportunities to mentor technical professionals and contribute to knowledge development.
  • Important: This is a subcontractor/consulting opportunity rather than an employee position. The successful consultant must be incorporated and able to provide services through their own corporation.