Network Administrator

Role: Network Administrator

Position Type: 6-8 week contract

Location: Vancouver, WA - Onsite

Hourly Rate: DOE

Start Date: Immediate Need

Our client is seeking a Contract Network Administrator for a 6-8 week onsite engagement in Vancouver, WA. This role will provide hands-on support for the organization's network infrastructure, server environment, security systems, and end-user connectivity. The ideal candidate is an experienced IT professional who can quickly assess, troubleshoot, and maintain critical technology systems in a fast-paced operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and support enterprise firewall and network security platforms, including policy management, VPN connectivity, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including switches, routers, VLANs, wireless networks, and remote access technologies.
• Manage directory services, user accounts, security groups, and access policies.
• Administer Windows-based server environments, including core infrastructure services.
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve connectivity, performance, and infrastructure issues.
• Support secure remote access solutions for employees, contractors, and business partners.
• Assist with endpoint security administration and cybersecurity best practices.
• Execute backup and disaster recovery procedures and validate recovery readiness.
• Perform patch management and routine system maintenance activities.
• Respond to and resolve technical issues through the organization's service desk platform.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Utilize scripting and automation tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Support technology systems in a manufacturing, industrial, or operational environment.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Network Administration, Systems Administration, or a related infrastructure support role.
• Experience administering enterprise firewall and security solutions.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, VLANs, wireless networking, TCP/IP, and VPN technologies.
• Experience managing directory services, user accounts, security groups, and access controls.
• Experience supporting Windows Server environments and core infrastructure services.
• Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Experience with patch management and routine systems maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to network performance, infrastructure, and end-user connectivity.
• Experience utilizing ticketing, IT service management, or help desk systems.
• Working knowledge of scripting or automation tools.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Vancouver, WA for the duration of the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with endpoint protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), or cybersecurity platforms.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or production environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity awareness and user training programs.
• Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, security, networking, or firewall administration certifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.