Network Administrator

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Job Description

Network Administrator

Position Description
CGI is a team of business, strategy and technology professionals who bring operational experience and a value-driven methodology to help our clients make the best decision for their mission. It is an extraordinary time to be in business. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, CGI is at the center of this change—supporting our clients’ digital journeys and offering our professionals exciting career opportunities. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership.

With an employee population of 74,000 in hundreds of locations worldwide, We Listen, Innovate, Lead and Deliver. CGI has a corporate culture of shared responsibility while providing practical innovation to create powerful results. CGI strives to be recognized by our professionals, whom we call members, as an empowering environment in which to build a career and company we can be proud of. Our members derive their greatest satisfaction from helping our clients succeed, and are passionate about contributing to the continuous improvement of the communities in which we live and work. The digital needs of our customers and citizens are bringing about the transformation of commercial and government organizations around the world. CGI, one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms, is at the forefront of this change, serving as our clients guide on their digital journey, providing practical innovation to create powerful results.

Bottom line? All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create, discover what you can do at CGI.

CGI is currently looking to hire a Network Administrator to support an exciting project in the DC metro area.

The Network Administrator will support the installation, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of agency wide-area networks (WANs) and local-area networks (LANs). You will assist in designing and managing the WAN infrastructure and any processes related to the WAN. You will be providing production support of the Network, including: day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution client Networks. Major emphasis is on monitoring of the data networks services. Provide second level problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Support the dispatch of circuit and hardware vendors involved in the resolution process. Support the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge in various software systems and architectures, communications protocols and network hardware devices.

Your future duties and responsibilities
Monitoring telecommunications availability
Monitoring of daily data center and network closet environmental factors
Operating and Maintaining Networks
Network monitoring tools and techniques
Installations, upgrades, troubleshooting and configurations
Network system health and availability
Monitoring and coordination of troubleshooting and maintenance of telecommunication’s circuits including DWDM optical circuits
Configuration and maintenance of switch ports
Production of required reports and documentation - Information to report (as applicable)
Significant system activities completed
Project status, risks, and obstacles
Issues, status, and remediation plans
Planned activities including changes

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
2-5 years of experience installing, implementing, troubleshooting and maintaining agency wide-area networks (WANs) and local-area networks (LANs).
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (experience can be substituted in lieu of education)
CCNA Certification required

Desired
Network protocols and major vendors' hardware

Build your career with us.

It is an extraordinary time to be in business. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, CGI is at the center of this change—supporting our clients’ digital journeys and offering our professionals exciting career opportunities.

At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.

Be part of building one of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world.

Learn more about CGI at www.cgi.com .

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CGI is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

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