Network Administrator

Job DescriptionJob Description

AAC is seeking a Network Analyst for an exciting opportunity in downtown Columbia, SC. This position would require the ability to obtain a government clearance.

*This position is hybrid - requiring one day per week on-site in Columbia, SC.*

The primary scope of this includes overseeing data center operations efforts including engineering (designing, developing, installing, configuring, testing, and implementing) various Data Center/LAN task orders involving Cisco network solutions and other Data center LAN Infrastructure and Aruba systems. Additionally, the candidate will participate in capturing and analyzing technical requirements; documenting detailed system designs, implementation plans, and operations guides of network systems; participate in both project and operational meetings; providing Tier 3 level support utilizing change control processes. The candidate will also serve as a backup to the WLAN/LAN engineering team to support the WLAN and LAN infrastructure projects.

Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of general overall data center technologies.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure design in a data center environment.
• Operations and lifecycle management for physical and virtual data center assets.
• Knowledge of multiple IT technologies, hardware, software.
• Ensure network connectivity throughout the Data Center LAN infrastructure
• Work with team members to deploy Cisco network equipment for LAN solutions.
• Create manuals and support documentation.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to various IT groups.
• Perform network administration duties.
• Knowledge of various Cisco technologies.
• Providing Tier 3 level support via change control processes and procedures
• Participating in both project and steady-state meetings
• Installing and configuring networking resources such as LAN switches.
• Participate in the design, development, and implementation of the network infrastructure.
• Monitors the overall network performance to proactively detect issues.
• Participate in initial implementation of general data center requirements, addition of new hardware and retirement of equipment.

Skill Sets Anticipated:

• Experience with Cisco ACI.
• Experience with Local Area Network and data center networks.
• Experience diagramming network designs, layouts, etc. using tools such as Visio.
• Experience troubleshooting network performance issues using SolarWinds, DCNM, DNA Center and Cisco Prime.
• Experience utilizing Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS commands and understanding of VLANs and IP sub netting.
• Proficient knowledge in Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Windows.
• Experience utilizing and managing Windows IP/DNS.
• Experience with virtualization technology.
• Experience working with different types of fiber cabling.

Minimum Candidate Requirements:

• Associate degree in computer science or networking; or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); or 4 years supporting network infrastructure in a complex, multi-site environment.

Company DescriptionAdvanced Automation Consulting, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, SC, is an IT Consulting Services firm focused on the long-term success of our clients and consultants. At AAC, we never lose our intense, passionate focus on the needs of our clients. We attract and retain the best and brightest consultants and provide them with support, training, and the project discipline to ensure the success of our clients and AAC.

We operate at the highest level of integrity at all times, strive to be the *Best of the Best* in all that we do, and we are the Best Value service provider to our clients.Company DescriptionAdvanced Automation Consulting, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, SC, is an IT Consulting Services firm focused on the long-term success of our clients and consultants. At AAC, we never lose our intense, passionate focus on the needs of our clients. We attract and retain the best and brightest consultants and provide them with support, training, and the project discipline to ensure the success of our clients and AAC. \r\n\r\nWe operate at the highest level of integrity at all times, strive to be the *Best of the Best* in all that we do, and we are the Best Value service provider to our clients.