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Akkodis is seeking a - Network Administrator (San Marcos, TX)--onsite contract to hire opportunity.
JOB TITLE: Network Administrator
EMPLOYMENT TYPE/DURATION:6-month Contract, possible extension
COMPENSATION: - $50.00 - $55.00 /hour
LOCATION DETAILS: On-site –San Marcos, Texas
Technical & Background Requirements
- Core networking skill set;
- Certifications preferred: CCNA or other relevant Cisco certifications showing continued education.
- Experience working in larger environments preferred (not necessarily enterprise-level).
- Candidates must be able to speak clearly and confidently to their actual hands-on experience—recent failures were due to candidates unable to articulate real-world examples despite resume claims.
Senior Network Administrator Position Overview The Senior Network Administrator with Engineering and Architecture responsibilities will design, engineer, secure, and maintain the organization’s enterprise network infrastructure. This role blends high-level architectural planning with hands-on engineering and operational support. The ideal candidate brings deep experience supporting complex enterprise networks with strong security, scalability, and availability requirements. Key Responsibilities Network
Architecture & Design
- Architect scalable and secure network solutions for enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, and data center environments.
- Design network topologies for multi-site organizations, distributed offices, data centers, and high-density wireless environments.
- Implement routing architectures (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and advanced switching technologies (VLANs, STP, VXLAN, QoS).
- Develop Zero Trust and micro-segmentation strategies for diverse enterprise user populations.
- Evaluate and recommend new networking technologies aligned with business and operational goals.
Network Engineering & Implementation
- Deploy and configure enterprise routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure across offices, data centers, and operational facilities.
- Engineer hybrid cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP) and support cloud-based applications and services.
- Implement SD-WAN and modern enterprise network architectures.
- Use automation tools (Python, Ansible) for configuration management and operational efficiency.
- Lead major network upgrades, migrations, and large-scale wireless deployments.
Operations & Administration
- Oversee network availability and performance across all organizational locations and facilities.
- Provide Tier-3 support for complex network issues impacting critical business operations.
- Manage DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, NTP, and IPAM systems.
- Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and ITIL-based change records.
Security & Compliance
- Manage firewall policies, NAC, IDS/IPS, and secure remote access solutions.
- Support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and CIS benchmarks.
- Partner with cybersecurity and IT governance teams to protect sensitive organizational data.
- Lead network security architecture initiatives across the enterprise.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, facilities, and IT leadership teams.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network staff.
- Act as a subject-matter expert on network architecture and strategy for enterprise stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of experience in network engineering, architecture, or administration.
- Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site enterprise networks.
- Strong expertise with networking platforms such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Aruba.
- Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, and network security fundamentals.
- Experience designing high-availability enterprise networks.
- Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures.
- Proficiency with monitoring and diagnostic tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, NetFlow).
- Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, PowerShell).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Advanced certifications such as:
- CCNP / CCIE
- JNCIP / JNCIE
- PCNSE, Fortinet NSE
- AWS or Azure Networking Specialty
- Experience with VoIP, SD-WAN, wireless controllers (Aruba/Cisco), and EVPN/VXLAN architectures.
Key Competencies
- Strong understanding of enterprise-scale networking and operational requirements.
- Excellent communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and support mission-critical services.
- Strategic thinking, leadership, and strong documentation practices.
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Dana More at dana.more@akkodisgroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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