Our end client in Milwaukee is in need of a strong Network Administrator with the following skills. This is a 6-9 month contract! Let me hear from you today! Cisco and Juniper Routing BGP, MPLS, NAT Preferred: CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA JNCIE Hiring manager is looking for a strong skillset in routing and network translation. Cisco routing and network address translation. Juniper experience working in the command line of Juniper Junos. Strong in BGP and OSPF. Description: Job summary: Provides and maintains network connectivity services for FIS networks. Performs device configurations, internal operating system upgrades, and software upgrades and deploys network devices including (but not limited to) routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls. Assists with troubleshooting circuit equipment and all other network issues. Monitors, responds, and provides resolution for all network problem and incident tickets. Utilizing case management system (CMS), documents status updates and problem resolutions. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Follows documented network services processes and procedures - identifies gaps in processes or documentation and suggests improvements • Performs customer service duties and responds to customer requests as defined by management • Responds to customer requests as defined by management completing assignments in a timely manner with an acceptable level of quality • Troubleshoots network problems and recommends corrective procedures • Prepares activity reports as requested by management • Identifies opportunities to improve workflow and creates supporting documentation for review by peers and management • Maintains network services documentation related to work area • Completes network change requests in accordance with service level agreements • Maintains network lab and equipment inventory • Other related duties assigned as needed EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in technical discipline or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience as required for the specific job level GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Communicates ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise, and professional manner • Knowledge of network technologies (i.e. routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, network and routing protocols, DNS) • Knowledge of basic IT technologies (i.e. operating systems, network devices, software development and architecture) • Requires knowledge of basic office tools • Ability to understand and apply technical concepts • Team skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships • Flexibility, versatility, dependability • Experience with Cisco routers, switches. • Experience with Juniper routers, switches. Advanced professional role requiring extensive skill and proficiency - answers and responds to complex network related questions and inquiries via telephone and electronic messaging systems utilizing established procedures. Works independently with only administrative supervision on highly complex projects with extensive latitude for independent judgment. Expected to mentor others on staff and is a role model for rest of team. Effectively communicates with all levels of technical and non-technical personnel. Ability to provide communication on issues or complex information to a wide audience based on knowledge. Participates in strategic planning and direction. Develops, documents and implements standards, guidelines, direction and education on process/procedures for staff. Assigned to highly visible, sensitive and critical systems. Requires an extensive knowledge of TCP/IP networks including layer two and layer three switching, network based server load balancing, routing protocols, and LAN/WAN technologies. Typically requires a minimum of 7 to 10 years experience performing hands on network services infrastructure engineering, diagnosing and correcting network problems, and network equipment installation and configuration.