Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. · 19 hours ago
IT Network Administrator
Portland, OR
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expMotus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. is seeking an IT Network Administrator for their client in the Portland Region. The role involves maintaining and improving the organization's IT infrastructure systems, ensuring network reliability, security, and optimal performance while responding to infrastructure needs across the organization.
Human ResourcesInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Angela Gatewood
Responsibilities
Monitor network performance, availability, and security daily, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact users
Maintain and configure network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and load balancers
Perform regular system updates, patches, and firmware upgrades across network infrastructure
Assist in managing network security protocols, access controls, VLANs, and segmentation policies
Document and maintain document sets for runbooks, network configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
Support network segmentation strategies to limit lateral movement and contain potential breaches
Maintain and update Access Control Lists (ACLs) and firewall rules following established standards and least-privilege principles
Provide escalated support in responding to and resolving network-related incidents and service requests in a timely manner
Troubleshoot connectivity issues, performance bottlenecks, and network outages
Coordinate with vendors and service providers for circuit issues, hardware failures, and support escalations
Participate in security incident investigations involving network infrastructure components
Identify opportunities to enhance network performance, reliability, and security
Assist in implementing infrastructure improvements and optimization projects
Research and provide recommendations on new technologies and solutions to support business needs
Support capacity planning activities and provide input for infrastructure scaling
Participate in IT projects involving network infrastructure components
Assist in remediating security vulnerabilities identified through scanning and assessment activities
Implement security hardening measures across network devices following established guidelines
Monitor security alerts and respond to potential threats or vulnerabilities with guidance from senior staff
Implement and maintain security best practices across network infrastructure
Support compliance with organizational security policies and industry standards
Assist in conducting regular security assessments and vulnerability scans
Maintain audit logs and documentation for compliance requirements
Review network traffic patterns, logs, and SIEM alerts to identify suspicious activity or anomalies
Support management of network-based security tools including IDS/IPS, web filtering, and email security gateways
Assist with penetration testing coordination and vulnerability assessments of network infrastructure
Conduct configuration audits to ensure compliance with established security baselines
Participate in incident response activities and support forensic investigations as directed
Assist in managing certificate lifecycle and encryption protocols across the network
Support security awareness activities within the IT team
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional experience in network administration
Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and network services
Knowledge of network security principles including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and zero trust architectures
Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Zabbix, ASDM)
Understanding of wireless networking standards (802.11ac/ax, controller-based systems)
Understanding of network cabling standards, fiber optics, and physical infrastructure
Familiarity with ITIL framework and IT service management best practices
Awareness of regulatory compliance requirements (CJIS, PCI?DSS)
Network security concepts (segmentation, 802.1X, RADIUS)
Knowledge of encryption standards and protocols (TLS/SSL, IPSec)
Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and log analysis
Awareness of security frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework and CIS Controls
Understanding of secure network architecture design principles including defense-in-depth
Change management and documentation best practices
Ability to configure and manage enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, and network security appliances
Support of wireless networks and connectivity issue troubleshooting
Understanding, configuring, and troubleshooting firewall security policies
Experience with network access control (NAC) and 802.1X authentication
Solid troubleshooting methodology and problem solving capabilities
Use of diagnostic tools (ping, traceroute, Wireshark, tcpdump), logs, and packet analysis to identify network issues and anomalies
Ability to read and create network diagrams and technical documentation
Customer service delivery and service delivery processes (ServiceNow)
Company
Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Motus Recruiting is an award-winning firm in the Pacific Northwest specializing in accounting and finance, professional services, technology solutions, and executive search.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Orlando Williams
Chief Executive Officer
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