Network Administrator

**Company Overview**:
Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

**Job Overview**:
As a Network Administrator, you will be supporting a Bay area customer with the administration and operations of their network infrastructure. You would be responsible for implementing, managing, and troubleshooting networks and systems according to the company's needs and goals. This position would be responsible for installing and maintaining computer systems, monitoring computer and network systems to improve performance, making sure all users know how to use the networks and systems properly, and ensuring all system users have authorized access. Maintaining system security, making sure websites function, upgrading network and computer systems, and fixing network, hardware, software, and systems problems are all duties of a Network Administrator.
Maintaining computer networks and systems including software, mainframes, VPNs, routers, and other physical hardware installing and configuring network equipment to update or fix hardware or software issues updating virus protection software to keep data and communications protected. Monitoring computer systems to improve network performance for computer systems and networks. Communicating networking issues to other employees and management, especially in training new users. Fixing software and hardware configuration issues for users on-demand or from inspection of the systems

**Skills**
- 5+ years of related work experience as a Network Administrator Supervisory experience as a Network Administrator Network certification in disciplines such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft certifications in Windows Server and Windows Client.
- Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, systems engineering or network administration
- Knowledge of networking services, common networking protocols, and hardware
- Knowledge of: Linux Windows Switch Configuration Net Gear Open VPNPF Firewall Network
- Experience in Palo Alto is preferred
- Computer proficiency and understanding of various types of hardware
- Ability to problem solve and think critically Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to follow standard engineering principles and practices.
- Creative approach to problem solving.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently with competing deadlines

**Compensation**:
Estimated Pay Range: Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.

**Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:

- At Milestone we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work. We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for our employees but is also critical to our continued success._
- Milestone Technologies provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, or local ordinance. Milestone also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees._
- We welcome the unique background, culture, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and perspectives you can bring to our global community. Our recruitment team is looking forward to meeting you._
- This position may be assigned to a client that requires all individuals on-site to have the COVID-19 vaccination. The individual must be fully vaccinated before starting work at such a client site._