Network Systems Analyst III- Columbus, OH

Network Systems Analyst III needed for a Contract-to-Hire opportunity with SOC’s client to work in Columbus, OH.

Job Summary

With general direction, analyses of LAN / WAN systems, including planning, designing, evaluation, and selection of operating systems / protocol suites.

Resolves complex inter-operability problems to maintain operations across all platforms. Configures complex systems for user environments.

Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day system analysis and support (monitoring, troubleshooting, configuring, reporting, implementing, installing, and upgrading network hardware / software).

Plans, designs, evaluates, selects, implements, tests, documents, and maintains Network (LAN / WAN) systems.

Performs network needs assessment and evaluates new technology to improve network operations / performance.

Acts as a key member of the Networking Team by providing recommendations to help maintain a high level of availability of systems.

Ensures completion of assigned projects / tasks within time, cost, and scope constraints.

Provides advanced technical expertise, consulting, and support to staff members.

Engages external vendors when necessary to resolve issues.

Participates in on-call rotational support during off-hours.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems; five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.

Requires a background that would not preclude a security clearance granted.

Experience with structured cabling standards.

Experience with Layer 2 / 3 configuration and troubleshooting.

Experience in Enterprise Level Firewall administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Cisco Products Switch / Router, Voice, Wireless, DNA, AnyConnect

Palo Alto Panorama / Firewalls

Azure, AWS Firewalls

HPE - Aruba SDWAN, NAC

PRTG, Splunk, Cacti, ORDR

Network Automation

Zero Trust Network Access Products

Microsoft - Teams, One Drive, SharePoint

Note : Any pay ranges displayed are estimations which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant’s experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Employment Pre-requisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position : successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,