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Network Administrator (Windows Server, Infrastructure Monitoring & Capacity Planning)

Immediate need for a talented Network Administrator. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Portland, OR (Onsite).

Pay Range: $28/hr - $30/hour. Traveler benefits as per agency package. (Benefits vary by vendor and assignment).

Key Responsibilities:

• Application Performance & Capacity Planning
• Partner with Application Developers to ensure new applications meet enterprise performance standards.
• Design and monitor application performance tests.
• Analyze performance metrics and identify optimization opportunities.
• Recommend application improvements, hardware resource requirements, and capacity planning strategies.
• Assist with infrastructure forecasting and long-term capacity planning initiatives.
• Server Performance Monitoring
• Monitor Windows server environments for performance, stability, and capacity utilization.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and infrastructure risks.
• Develop performance thresholds and automated alerting processes.
• Support enterprise monitoring and reporting initiatives.
• Network & Infrastructure Support
• Support enterprise LAN, WAN, Wireless, and Voice/Data network environments.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and infrastructure-related issues.
• Assist with installation, maintenance, and support of:
• Routers
• Switches
• Wireless Access Points
• Servers
• Backup Systems
• Network Monitoring Tools
• Support infrastructure upgrades, patching, maintenance, and operational activities.
• Telephony & End User Support
• Provide Level 1 support for network and telephony-related incidents.
• Support enterprise voice communication systems and devices.
• Assist with phone installations, configurations, and troubleshooting.
• Resolve hardware and software issues affecting connectivity and communications.
• Reporting & Analytics
• Create and maintain performance reports and infrastructure dashboards.
• Analyze server, application, and network utilization trends.
• Present findings, recommendations, and capacity projections to IT leadership and business stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation for infrastructure performance and operational metrics.
• Systems Maintenance & Asset Management
• Assist with service packs, hotfixes, security updates, and patch deployments.
• Support day-to-day infrastructure reliability and uptime.
• Maintain inventory records for IT and network equipment.
• Create and track Return Material Authorizations (RMAs).
• Support hardware lifecycle and asset management processes.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• 36 years of experience in Network Administration, Infrastructure Support, Systems Administration, or IT Operations.
• Experience supporting Windows Server environments.
• Strong understanding of server performance monitoring and capacity planning.
• Experience supporting LAN, WAN, and Wireless networking environments.
• Experience troubleshooting network, server, and telephony-related issues.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.