Network Administrator

Robert Half Technology is seeking a hands-on Network Administrator to support and maintain a client in the government agency. This role is focused on ensuring the stability, performance, and reliability of the organization's network infrastructure through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and ongoing administration.The ideal candidate will have strong networking fundamentals, VMware experience, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Duration: Short-term contractLocation: 100% onsite – Downtown SeattleSchedule: Monday-Friday (8AM-5PM; after hours support as needed)ResponsibilitiesMaintain and support the organization's network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.Proactively monitor network health and respond to performance issues, outages, and connectivity problems.Perform Tier 2 and Tier 3 troubleshooting across network, server, and infrastructure components.Configure, manage, and support switches, routers, wireless access points, controllers, firewalls, and related network devices.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to routing, switching, VLANs, network segmentation, TCP/IP, and firewall configurations.Support VMware vSphere environments, including basic administration, troubleshooting, and configuration assistance.Assist with server and infrastructure maintenance activities.Document network changes, procedures, troubleshooting steps, and technical configurations.Partner with cross-functional teams to communicate technical issues, resolutions, and project updates in a clear and understandable manner.Participate in infrastructure improvement initiatives and ongoing operational support.Required Qualifications3–5 years of hands-on network engineering experience supporting enterprise environments.Experience administering and troubleshooting VMware vSphere environments.Strong experience with network infrastructure technologies, including Cisco switches, Aruba networking solutions, Meraki environments, Dell switches and servers and F5 appliancesDeep understanding of: TCP/IP, Routing and switching, VLANs, Network segmentation, Firewall administration and configuration and Network troubleshooting methodologiesFamiliarity with network security fundamentals and best practices.Experience documenting technical procedures, network changes, and troubleshooting activities.Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting hybrid or cloud-connected environments.Exposure to network performance monitoring and capacity planning.Experience working with infrastructure modernization or virtualization initiatives.The pay range for this position is $60/hourly and $70/hourly. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job that matches faster.