Network Administrator

03 Jul 2024

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ROLE: Network Administrator

LOCATION: Eagan, MN or Raleigh, NC

DURATION: Contract

Job Description: Our Client is seeking a Qualified Network Administrator resource to augment the Network team and work with application owners to administer and troubleshoot load balance technologies such as F5 and Citrix on various projects. The selected candidate should also be experienced with hosting SSL certificates on Citrix NetScaler and other load balancer platforms. Candidate should be able to design and maintain complex network architectures. We are looking for a team player that can exercise independent judgement with minimal direction from supervisor.

Required Skills:• 10+ years IT experience required, minimum 5 years in Load Balancing technology and DNS• Interacts with multiple internal application teams to create customized load balancing solutions• Extensive knowledge of Load balancing technology including algorithms and health check options• Extensive knowledge and experience with hosting SSL certificates on Citrix NetScaler and F5 platforms• Extensive knowledge of Citrix NetScaler VIP configuration with health check• Knowledge and experience with Citrix NetScaler responder policy configuration• Knowledge and experience with Citrix NetScaler Access Gateway configurations• Knowledge and experience with Citrix NetScaler content switching configurations

Activities will include:• Configure, administer, document custom load balancing (F5/Citrix) technology solutions• High level troubleshooting of network and application issues• DNS, Client, and CDN WAF administration• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.

Required Skills:• Citrix application configuration, integration, and administration expertise• Experience with F5 load balancer administration• Strong understanding of TLS1.2+ and SSL Encryption• Knowledge of TCP, understanding network and application traffic flows• Experience in load balancing techniques including detailed health checking, detailed rewrites and responder policies, Citrix gateway, AAA auth, WAF, OTP and balancing algorithms• Ability to troubleshoot basic network issues including IPv6.• Proven ability to multi-task• Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-up, always-available service• Manages time effectively• Creative thinking skills• Detail-oriented personality• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with co-workers

Desired Skills:• Experience with APIs, scripting, and Splunk data flows• Strong understanding of understanding of GSLB, HTTP compression/caching, and DNS• Proficient with application layer protocols – HTTP, SSH, SSL, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:• 8+ years of professional experience and a Bachelor of Arts/Science or equivalent degree in computer science or related area of study; without a degree, three additional years of relevant professional experience.• Demonstrate strong knowledge in at least three major technology areas.• Technical expertise is sought after and provided to several projects/accounts.• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of assigned technology and discipline area.• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of corporate organization and policies.• Advanced level business, technical, or functional knowledge.

  • ID: #43797399
  • State: North Carolina Raleigh / durham / CH 27601 Raleigh / durham / CH USA
  • City: Raleigh / durham / CH
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-07-03
  • Deadline: 2022-08-28
  • Category: Et cetera