Sr. Server & Network Administrator - Bilingual in Korean

Company DescriptionSr. Server & Network AdministratorContract Term - 1 year (renewable)Salary - $113

K/yrLocation:

Ridgefield Park, NJWork Hours:

 Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 18:00 U.S. Eastern Time (

Hybrid:

3days in the Office) The Server and Network Administrator works closely with customers, developers, and application operators and is responsible for setting direction, planning, implementing, and managing servers and networks to support application developers and maintenance personnel. Provide guidance and mentorship to the development and operations teams, offering a high level of support and best practice knowledge to application administrators and developers. The Server and Network Administrator is responsible for ensuring high levels of uptime and availability, and in addition, evaluates and advises on all technology components, such as software and hardware capabilities for servers, networks, systems, and applications.

Job Description Lead the integration of various complex enterprise-level servers and networksManage and administer servers and networks to ensure system integrityPlan, design, and implement identified special technology projectsInstalling, configuring, and maintaining network hardware (routers, switches, and firewalls) and software, ensuring network security and performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues, managing user accounts and permissions, performing backups and disaster recovery, and documenting network systemsOversee the evaluation of system and network performance and recommend improvementsCoordinate the troubleshooting and support calls with internal software engineers and application operatorsManage the preparation of technical and functional documentation for required systemsImplement all servers and network hardware, and system-related security patches and OS upgrades when neededApply the configurations and security patches to all network devices, such as the routers, firewalls, and switchesCoordinate the completion of Standard Operating Procedures for relevant servers, network hardware, and systemsPerform root cause analysis of complex server system problems and provide corrective actionProactively monitor backups and server logsWork through alerts raised by alert software for proactive fixingWork with a change control policy on any changesCompile daily, weekly, and monthly reports for the corresponding team leaderExecute duties in accordance with ITIL framework guidelinesParticipate in regular and irregular customer/staff meetings, staff training programs, and supervisory sessions, and accept the responsibility for aiding the development of positive team relationships as requestedWork with the IT Manager to identify single points of failure and to work out Disaster Recovery plansMake recommendations to the team leader for improving systems and processesStay abreast of the latest technology and work with the team leader on potential upgradesPerform and support other tasks as identified by the Technology Manager QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related fieldNo limitation to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship9+ years of server & network admin experienceExtensive knowledge and hands-on experience in Windows, Linux, and UNIX operating systemsExtensive knowledge and hands-on experience in managing servers and networks in cloud and virtual machine environmentsStrong knowledge of network hardware and software (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, VDI, MPLS), especially Cisco network hardware and Dell serversProficiency in network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologiesUnderstanding of network security best practicesExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsExtensive knowledge and hands-on experience in setting up the different types of networks, including LANs, WANs, VPN, MPLS, VDI, and cloud-based systemsSolid knowledge of performance Improvement best practicesWillingness to build professional relationships with staff and customersProfessional certification, such as CISSP, CCNA, or CCNPExcellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skillsHighly Prefer a Korean English bilingualAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.