Ethire

Job Description
Title: Network Analyst
Location: Hybrid/White Plains, NY
Contract Duration: 12 Months

Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Network Analyst with 5–10 years of experience to support enterprise network infrastructure initiatives and large-scale digitization projects. The role involves installing, configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing wired and wireless network environments while supporting cloud migration initiatives, network security, and infrastructure modernization. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with LAN/WAN technologies, routing, switching, wireless networking, network monitoring tools, cloud networking, and enterprise ticketing systems.
Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, wireless networks, and fiber connectivity.
• Deploy and configure Wireless Access Points (WAPs) and Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs).
• Support enterprise digitization and cloud migration initiatives.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, routing, switching, firewall, and wireless issues.
• Analyze network traffic using protocol analyzers and monitoring tools.
• Monitor network performance using SolarWinds, OpManager, Splunk, or similar tools.
• Install, configure, and maintain network security solutions and firewall technologies.
• Perform wireless site surveys and recommend optimal WAP placement.
• Research, evaluate, and support Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS).
• Work with vendors to diagnose and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Maintain network documentation, inventory, configurations, and maintenance records.
• Develop scripts or network automation solutions for monitoring, reporting, and data collection.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, telecommunications, security, and support teams.
• Support virtualization and cloud networking environments.
• Utilize ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems for incident and change management.
• Follow enterprise network security best practices aligned with NIST and CIS frameworks.

Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience as a Network Analyst, Network Administrator, or Network Engineer.
• Strong experience with LAN/WAN networking technologies.
• Hands-on experience with routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Experience deploying and supporting enterprise wireless networks (WAPs, WLCs).
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, OpManager, Splunk, or equivalent.
• Experience troubleshooting enterprise network performance and connectivity issues.
• Familiarity with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with VMware or Hyper-V virtualization environments.
• Knowledge of NIST and CIS security frameworks.
• Experience using ServiceNow or similar ITSM/ticketing platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications such as CCNP, AWS Cloud Practitioner, F5 201/301, or similar are highly preferred.