Lead Network Administrator

Lead Network Administrator

Boston, MA

Type: Contract

Category: Engineer

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -012026-105074

Date Posted: 03/16/2026

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Description:

Onsite in Boston, MA _?_

Our client operates one of the nation's largest mass transit systems, serving millions of passenger trips across bus, rapid transit, streetcar, trolley, and commuter rail services. The organization maintains a large and diverse fleet and sustains a long tradition of innovation and progress in public transportation.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $70.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and implementing data communication systems.

• Troubleshoot issues, diagnose problems accurately, and communicate solutions to co-workers or end users.

• Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network equipment.

• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to support procurement and development efforts.

• Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs.

• Monitor network activity to ensure timely identification of problems and efficient operations.

• Communicate with data-communication vendors to facilitate resolution of circuit or hardware problems.

• Produce clear and timely documentation of network problems.

• Maintain current knowledge of teleprocessing-network concepts and hardware alternatives through continuing education and training.

• Plan and coordinate movement, placement, installation, and cabling of data communications equipment.

• Assist in developing the organization's direction for telecommunication implementation of total network services.

• Conduct site visits and walkthroughs to assess network infrastructure and provide recommendations, collaborating with the network team or manager.

• Evaluate new construction projects and new locations for network recommendations and implementation.

• Drive a company or personal vehicle to visit work sites and assist at emergencies or events as needed.

Experience Requirements:

Experience Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking products.

• Expertise with VXLAN, EIGRP, and BGP.

• Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving complex network issues and communicating resolutions to stakeholders.

• Experience overseeing installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network equipment.

• Background in researching network products, protocols, and standards to guide procurement and development.

• Experience planning, scheduling, and executing network improvements, upgrades, and repairs.

• Experience coordinating cabling and physical placement of data communications equipment.

• Ability to conduct site assessments and produce actionable recommendations for network infrastructure.

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements

• CCIE in Cisco Switching and Routing (written and practical).

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

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