Senior Network Administrator

$50 - $60 hourly
Job Category: Technology
Position Type: Contract / Temporary
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job ID: 142194
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LaSalle Network is currently partnering with an organization that’s based in Downtown Chicago that’s in need of a tenured Senior Network Administrator to join their team and lead their digital transformation efforts. Our client is looking to get more involved in the cloud (Azure) and this individual will be performing project-based duties/responsibilities, primarily for their datacenters, and will be the primary point of contact that “owns the datacenters”.

This role is a long-term Contract Opportunity, and the expectation is for this person to be able to work on-site in Chicago and the neighboring suburbs, every day. Important note: we cannot support C2C employment for this search.

Senior Network Administrator Responsibilities:
  • Implement, manage and optimize network and routing and switching protocols within a Cisco environment, ensuring high performance and reliability
  • Administer and optimize Cisco firewalls and Firepower services, ensuring stringent security measures and efficient traffic management
  • Oversee and manage the VMware virtual server environment, ensuring optimal configuration, performance and security
  • Administer HP Storage Area Networks (SANs), ensuring data availability, integrity and performance across storage solutions
  • Conduct comprehensive disaster recovery testing to validate and refine business continuity plans, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss in emergency scenarios
  • Provide expertise in managing Azure services including Storage, Data Lake and the building of Data Landing and Management Zones. Additionally, offer strong knowledge in Azure networking, security and storage services to support and enhance cloud infrastructure management
  • Switch replacement, Exchange On-Prem Server Project, Patch Management, MAM/MDM deployment, etc.

Senior Network Administrator Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience working with the following:
    • Cisco Based Tools Technologies (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and LAN/WAN)
    • Azure (Storage, Data Lakes, Azure Networking, and/or Zones)
    • Windows Servers (2016 – 2022) and Office/Microsoft 365
    • VMWare (7.5+; Virtual Servers)
  • Independent worker; Self-starter
  • Bachelor’s Degree

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply today!

Thank you,

Branden Luna
Team Lead – Technology Services
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here