Network Administrator
Summary
Endurance IT Services is hiring an early-career, customer-focused Network Administrator, fully onsite in Hampton, VA, to support a client's network and telecom systems. Day-to-day work covers monitoring wired/wireless networks, switches, and firewalls, troubleshooting VoIP and cloud communications (e.g., RingCentral), provisioning users, and maintaining documentation.
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite in Hampton, VA
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with monitoring, maintaining, and supporting wired, wireless, and telecommunications infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity, VoIP, and communication platform issues while escalating complex problems as needed.
- Administer and support cloud-based communication services, including user provisioning, call routing, voicemail, messaging, and collaboration tools.
- Configure, maintain, and support network equipment including switches, wireless access points, firewalls, and related infrastructure.
- Install, patch, upgrade, and maintain networking and telecommunications hardware and software.
- Respond to service requests and incidents, providing timely issue resolution and status updates to users.
- Maintain network documentation, inventory records, configuration details, and operational procedures.
- Create and update knowledge base articles, user guides, and technical documentation.
- Support network upgrades, infrastructure projects, migrations, and technology deployments.
- Follow established cybersecurity, change management, backup, and disaster recovery procedures.
- Collaborate with IT teams to improve network services, communication platforms, and overall user experience.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, Telecommunications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, and network connectivity concepts.
- Experience or familiarity with network infrastructure components such as switches, routers, and wireless access points.
- Knowledge of VoIP, telecommunications systems, or related communication technologies.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or similar industry certification.
- Experience supporting Microsoft Windows Server and virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V.
- Experience with cloud-based telephony and unified communications platforms, including RingCentral or similar solutions.
- Experience working in enterprise, higher education, or public sector IT environments.
- Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation and knowledge base content.
- Standard office environment with occasional visits to server rooms, network closets, and other technical facilities.
- Ability to lift and move equipment up to 40 pounds.
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support maintenance windows, upgrades, or special projects.
Benefits
- PTO
- Health Insurance
- Vision & Dental
- Life Insurance
- 401K Participation & Match