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Lead Network Administrator
Trillium Professional is now seeking a Lead Network Administrator in Boston, MA!
The Lead Network Administrator oversees the coordination and implementation of data communication systems, ensuring the efficient operation of the Authority’s network infrastructure. In addition to troubleshooting and overseeing network equipment maintenance, the Lead Network Administrator conducts research on network products and services, develops policies and procedures, and produces documentation of network problems. This role also involves evaluating new networking equipment and providing guidance on network implementation for new construction projects and locations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist in coordinating and implementing data communication systems.
• Troubleshoot or problem solve. Quickly and correctly diagnose problems, know how best to fix them, and effectively communicate the solution to either co-workers or end-users.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of network equipment.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards for network procurement and development efforts.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the Authority’s Data-Communications network by monitoring activity to ensure timely identification of problems.
• Effectively communicate with Data-Communication vendors to facilitate the resolution of circuit or hardware problems.
• Produce clear, concise, and timely documentation of all network problems.
• Maintain current knowledge of teleprocessing-network concepts and hardware alternatives through continuing education and training.
• Plan and coordinate the movement, placement, installation and cabling of data communications equipment.
• Assist in the development of the Authority’s direction for telecommunication implementation of total network services.
• Assist in conducting site visits and walkthroughs to assess network infrastructure. Provide recommendations based on evaluations and collaborate with the network team or manager to address logistical needs during visits.
• Evaluate new construction projects and new locations for network recommendations and implementation.
• Plan and coordinate the movement, placement, installation, and cabling of data communications equipment.
• Develop career paths for team members.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and to assist at emergencies and/or events as needed.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include a focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location-specific functions.
• Available to work all shifts and locations as assigned or directed.
• Available to work as per assignment by the MBTA twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as directed by supervisory staff for severe weather conditions, emergencies or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service.
• Have the ability to work any and all shifts and/or locations assigned or directed.
Pay rate is $84/hour. Apply now!
Minimum Education
• Person must be a CCIE written and practical
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum Experience and Required Skills
• Person must be a CCIE written and practical
• The ability to configure networks utilizing multiple routing protocols, including Routing Information Protocol Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), and Enhanced Gateway Routing Protocol (EGRP), Multiprotocol label switching, L3 VPN, ISIS, and L2 VPN network protocols.
• Extensive experience with Cisco product line specifically in a VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) environment.
• Six (6) years of experience overseeing the design and implementation of networks.
• High level of expertise in installation and configuration with a wide variety of network technologies.
• Full understanding of all routing protocols.
• Ability to manage various vendors and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to serve as lead for projects and escalation point for day-to-day networking tasks to ensure network reliability and serviceability with minimal interruption.
• Able to analyze, plan, implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance large complex systems or networks consisting of a combination that may include LANS, WANs, and the physical and logical components that integrate these systems together as an enterprise networking backbone.
• Requires creativity and resourcefulness to accomplish goals and objectives, and in applying concepts, plans and strategies that may deviate from traditional methods and practices.
• A valid driver’s license.
Preferred Experience and Skills
• Cisco product line
• VXLAN, EIGRP, and BGP expertise
• Person must be a CCIE written and practical
Substitutions
• A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
• An associate degree from an accredited institution an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
• A master’s degree in a related subject substitutes for two (2) years of general experience.
• A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience.
Job Conditions
• Adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) and policies of the MBTA including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies.
• Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, background screening, and the MBTA’s medical requirements, including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screening.
• Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting, including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection).
Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.
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