DreamHost/Los Angeles, CA
Network Admin
Job Description:
Assist in the implementation, troubleshooting, analyzing, and maintenance of all networks at all locations.
Responsibilities
Acquisition & Deployment:
Configure, test, and maintain LAN/WAN equipment and related services.
Identify, diagnose, and resolve network problems.
Evaluate and benchmark hardware and network performance.
Operational Management:
Assist in preparation of proposals and solution presentations.
Assist in creating specification documents.
Maintain and support company’s LAN/WAN environment.
Daily maintenance and problem resolution, operating system patches and software upgrades, and routine hardware configuration.
Participate in 24×7 on-call rotation.
Obtain and maintain required certifications for partnership with key vendors.
Required Skills
Personal Attributes:
Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Vision – The ability to see details at close range and keep larger picture in mind.
Work Conditions:
Overtime may be required.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects.
Physically able to participate in sessions, presentations, and meetings.
Some travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with vendors, suppliers, service providers, or off-site contractors.
Required Experience
Formal Education & Certification:
Bachelor's Degree preferred
At least 1 year of experience in similar position.
At least a CCNA or equivalent work experience.
Knowledge & Experience:
Working knowledge of OSPF, BGP, VSS, IPv6, HSRP.
Juniper experience would be valuable
Operational Linux System Administration.
Performance tuning and benchmarking experience.
Cisco specific networking and familiarity with IOS.
perl scripting a plus
Hands-on experience implementing and administrating network devices, setting and maintaining policies and rights/security:
Cisco, HP, and Dell network switches.
Cisco routers.
Cisco VPN.
Arista/Force10/Brocade knowledge a plus
Wireless Access Points – bonus points for Xirrus
Demonstrable level of competence including:
A thorough understanding of the OSI network model, Ethernet, and TCP/IP networking.
A practical level of experience implementing and administrating common TCP/IP-based services, including DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SMTP, etc.
Working knowledge of common network monitoring and security utilities.
Troubleshooting focused on determining hardware vs. software, hardware vs. firmware, software vs. operating system, network vs. application/systems, and patterned vs. non-repeatable problems.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Willingness to learn new technologies and maintain industry knowledge.
Ability to lift, carry, and move all components of servers, network equipments, peripherals, and other ancillary equipment.
Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Some database administration, preferably MYSQL.
System automation (including perl/bash scripting).
TCP/IP networking.
Excellent Troubleshooting skills.
Personal Attributes:
Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Comprehension – The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning – The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Vision – The ability to see details at close range and keep larger picture in mind.
Work Conditions:
Overtime may be required.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects.
Physically able to participate in sessions, presentations, and meetings.
Some travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with vendors, suppliers, service providers, or off-site contractors.
Job Location:
Los Angeles , CA, US.
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
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