Network Administrator in Boston, MA

Network AdministratorBoston, MA4 Month ContractPosition Title: Network Systems Technician 2Work Days: Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 6:30pmOverview: Administering all activities related to the operations and monitoring of the organization's wide and local area networks, ensuring integrity and reliability of the corporate and production data global network environments. Scope:This position requires a highly motivated and flexible individual to perform Network Administration within the Client Global Service Operations Center in Boston.Responsibilities and Duties:Monitor networks and validate alarms from monitoring tools. Administer first-level troubleshooting and support, providing confirmation of issues and events. Provide internal analysis, support, resolution or escalation if needed of all network related incidents and requests Work with various vendors to resolve equipment and infrastructure issues. Act as the primary organizational interface with internal clients and remote support staffCompetencies, Qualifications and Experience:Must possess strong organizational and verbal communication skills. Individual must have the ability to work in a highly visible fast paced environment with minimal supervision and SLA deadline responsibility. Thorough knowledge of IT environments including LAN/WAN communications, technologies and system hosting infrastructure and platforms is required. Must have strong hands-on Cisco troubleshooting skills Knowledge of Cisco equipment, HP Network Node Manager, Netcool andOpsware. Minimum of 2-3 years of related experience required and a CCNA. CCNP preferred Must be a Team PlayerTop Required Skills:MUST HAVE 2 to 3 years experience of hands on CISCO troubleshooting. If candidates do not have this they will not be passed along. TELCO experienceNice To Have:CCNA and CCNP certifications.*Please note this in the note sectionBackground/Education:Technical/Networking Operations Environment Requires a minimum AA degree and/or equivalent related experience. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here