Network Administrator (Contract)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Network Administrator

Location : Santa Clara, CA - on-site 5 days / week with travel to data centers as needed

Type of hire : Contract

Duration : 6 month contract to start, potential for extension

Working Conditions

• 5 days per week on-site is preferred, with travel to data centers as needed.
• May require availability outside of standard hours for maintenance windows or critical incidents.
• Occasional travel to the Austin site may be required.

Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for managing and optimizing both cloud-based and on-premise systems, with a strong emphasis on network security, server infrastructure, virtualization, and Microsoft ecosystem technologies including Azure and Active Directory. The role requires strong Linux systems experience and the ability to perform hands-on data center work such as racking, stacking, and basic hardware setup. They will have a deep understanding of enterprise environments, is capable of supporting infrastructure projects end-to-end, and can provide high-level support to internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Engineering & Management

Cloud & On-Premise Platform Integration

Security and Compliance

Operational Support & Documentation

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Required Skills and Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications