Network Administrator

Our client, a premier government supply and service provider, is seeking a Network Administrator/Technical Support Specialist, to join their growing team in Kearneysville, WV. The qualified candidate will:
Troubleshoot computer software and hardware issues and make repairs and perform scheduled updates. Provide technical support to clients through various channels of communication. Field questions from employees about software installation and hardware upgrades. Maintain network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis and performance tuning, troubleshoot and repair network problems as necessary. REQUIRED SKILLS: Associate's Degree in Computer Engineering or related field – Bachelor's Degree is preferred. 5+ years of experience in an IT support role. Proven experience in a network administrator role Hands on experience in networking, routing and switching Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN's remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution is desired Ability to set up and configure server hardware Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies Must possess a solid understanding of computer network cabling. Strong background in server management and software installations and upgrades.