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Kevin B.

Chicago, Illinois

$150/hr
5.0
114 jobs

🏆🥇✨Proven track record of delivering top-notch IT solutions ✨🥇🏆 - I specialize in networking, cybersecurity and virtualization including Citrix, VMware, and Microsoft technologies. My expertise spans Unifi, Meraki and Cisco in networking, SonicWall, Palo Alto and FortiNet in security as well as VMware, XenServer and Hyper-V virtualization. I've consistently achieved high client satisfaction through my dedication to excellence and attention to detail. **Key Skills:** 👉 Virtual Machine Management: Proficient in template automation, Citrix MCS, PVS, and Citrix AppLayering for efficient virtual machine deployment and management. 👉 User Experience Optimization: Skilled in enhancing user experience with Citrix WEM, Citrix UPM, Profile Unity, and AppSense solutions. 👉 Wireless Deployments: Experienced in deploying wireless solutions from Meraki, Ubiquiti, and Cisco for seamless connectivity. 👉 Network Security: Expertise in implementing and managing network security firewalls from Meraki, Ubiquiti, SonicWall, Cisco, and Palo Alto to ensure robust protection. 👉 Storage Area Network (SAN) Deployment: Knowledgeable in SAN deployment utilizing Pure Storage and Dell/EMC solutions for reliable data storage. 👉 Exchange Connectivity: Proficient in troubleshooting Exchange connectivity issues and optimizing mail flow for uninterrupted communication. 👉 Windows Patch Management: Skilled in deploying Windows patches using WSUS and Ivanti Patch for enhanced system security and performance. 👉 Microsoft Distributed File Services (DFSr) Deployments: Experienced in deploying DFSr solutions for efficient file replication and management. **Why Choose Me:** ✅ Proven Track Record: With a long history of successful client engagements, I have built a reputation for delivering exceptional IT solutions. ✅ Client Satisfaction: My focus on client satisfaction drives me to go above and beyond to meet project requirements and exceed expectations. ✅ Technical Expertise: I stay updated with the latest advancements in Citrix, VMware, and Microsoft technologies to provide cutting-edge solutions. ✅ Attention to Detail: I pay meticulous attention to detail in every project, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in implementation. ✅ Collaborative Approach: I believe in transparent communication and collaboration, working closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions. **Let's Connect:** 🥇 Ready to elevate your IT infrastructure? Reach out to discuss how I can help you achieve your goals efficiently and effectively.

  • Network Administration
  • Firewall
  • Network Security
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Citrix
  • Cisco Meraki
  • VMWare
  • Server Virtualization
  • Storage Area Network
  • Ubiquiti
  • Hosting Setup
  • Cloud Migration
  • Email Security
  • Office 365
  • Fortinet
  • GoDaddy
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • WiFi
  • Microsoft Azure
Segun O.

Osun, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
12 jobs

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗠𝗦 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆. That is where I come in. I help businesses, educators, and digital brands build structured, conversion-focused online course platforms using Kajabi, LearnWorlds, Thinkific, and Teachable. My focus is not just on setting up a course, but on creating a complete LMS system that is professional, scalable, user-friendly, and designed to improve student experience and increase conversions. Whether you are launching a new course, building a membership site, migrating platforms, or optimizing an existing online school, I deliver solutions tailored to your goals and audience. 𝗠𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: ✅ Kajabi, LearnWorlds, Thinkific & Teachable setup ✅ Online course creation & LMS customization ✅ Course structuring, quizzes & downloadable resources ✅ Membership site & coaching program setup ✅ Sales funnel & landing page development ✅ Email marketing automation & workflow integration ✅ AI video integration for eLearning content ✅ Platform migration & LMS optimization ✅ Mobile-responsive website and course design I combine LMS development, eLearning strategy, and conversion-focused design to create platforms that not only look professional but also support long-term business growth. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲: ✅ Expertise in Kajabi, LearnWorlds, Thinkific & Teachable ✅ Strong understanding of online course business strategy ✅ Clean, organized & user-friendly LMS design ✅ Conversion-focused funnels and automation systems ✅ Reliable communication and attention to detail ✅ Scalable systems built for growth and recurring revenue If you are looking for an LMS Expert and eLearning Developer who can help you build a professional online course platform that is structured, engaging, and optimized for results, I would be glad to work with you. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀: Kajabi Expert, LearnWorlds Expert, Thinkific Expert, Teachable Expert, Online Course Creator, Course Developer, Sales Funnel Builder, Membership Site Setup, Email Marketing Automation, Landing Page Design, LMS Setup, Digital Product Launch, AI Video Creation, Online School Development, Kajabi Expert, LearnWorlds Expert, Thinkific Expert, Teachable Expert, LMS Expert, LMS Developer, eLearning Developer, Online Course Creator, Online Course Developer, Online Course Expert Kajabi Expert, Kajabi Specialist, Kajabi Developer, Kajabi Designer, Kajabi Virtual Assistant, Kajabi Course Creator, Kajabi Funnel Builder, Kajabi Landing Page Expert, Kajabi Website Design, Kajabi Membership Site, Kajabi Automation Expert, Kajabi Email Marketing, Kajabi Integration Expert, Kajabi Sales Funnel, Kajabi Setup, Kajabi Customization, Kajabi Migration, Kajabi Support, Kajabi Consultant, LearnWorlds Expert, LearnWorlds Specialist, LearnWorlds Developer LearnWorlds Course Creator, LearnWorlds Setup, LearnWorlds Customization, LearnWorlds Designer, LearnWorlds Consultant, LearnWorlds LMS Expert, LearnWorlds Website Design, LearnWorlds Funnel Builder, LearnWorlds Membership Site, Thinkific Expert, Thinkific Specialist, Thinkific Developer, Thinkific Course Creator, Thinkific Setup, Thinkific Customization, Thinkific Website Design, Thinkific Funnel Builder, Thinkific Membership Site, Thinkific Consultant, Teachable Expert, Teachable Specialist, Teachable Developer, Teachable Course Creator, Teachable Setup, Teachable Customization, Teachable Website Design, Teachable Funnel Builder Teachable Membership Site, Teachable Consultant, Online Course Creator, Online Course Developer, Online Course Designer, Course Creation Expert, Course Developer, Course Designer, Course Content Creator, E-learning Developer, E-learning Expert, E-learning Specialist, LMS Expert, LMS Developer, LMS Setup, LMS Customization, Online School Setup, Online School Developer, Digital Course Creator High Performance LMS, Scalable LMS Platform, Knowledge Management System, Digital Education System, Online Learning System Design, Training Program Development, Professional Training Platform, Certification Training Platform, Course Delivery System, Content Management System, CMS Development, Website Optimization, Platform Optimization, User Engagement Strategy, Customer Journey Optimization, Learning Path Development, Course Navigation Optimization

  • Kajabi
  • Teachable
  • Elearning Design
  • Elearning
  • Course Creation
  • Course
  • LearnWorlds
  • Moodle
  • Learning Management System
  • Instructional Design
  • Landing Page Design
  • Thinkific
  • Podia
  • Sales Funnel
  • Elearning Video
  • Content Writing
  • Content Development
  • Elearning LMS Consulting
  • Sales Funnel Builder
  • Website Migration
Ahsan I.

Nowshera Kalan, Pakistan

$15/hr
5.0
29 jobs

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 | 𝟓𝟎+ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 I am an AI/ML engineer specializing in end-to-end artificial intelligence development — from concept to deployed, scalable systems that solve real business problems. With 8+ years building machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI solutions for global clients (including Huawei and Turing), I deliver reliable, production-grade systems — not just prototypes. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭: ✓ Full-stack AI delivery: requirements → architecture → deployment → maintenance ✓ Battle-tested across 50+ international projects ✓ Focus on business impact, not just technical complexity ✓ Clear communication and rapid iteration cycles 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Computer Vision & Image Processing: Object detection | Image classification | ANPR systems | Face recognition | Video analytics | Image segmentation | OCR | Real-time tracking Natural Language Processing & LLMs: Chatbot development | RAG systems | LLM fine-tuning | Text generation | Sentiment analysis | Document summarization | Named entity recognition | GPT/Claude integration Audio & Speech Technologies: Automatic speech recognition (ASR) | Text-to-speech (TTS) | Speaker identification | Audio classification | Voice cloning | Noise reduction 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤:Python | TensorFlow | PyTorch | Keras | Scikit-learn | Hugging Face | LangChain | OpenAI API | FastAPI | Flask | Docker | AWS | Azure 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡:I take full ownership — understanding your use case, recommending the right approach, building the solution, and ensuring it works reliably in production. You get working software, comprehensive documentation, and post-deployment support. 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫: Custom AI model development and training ML pipeline design and automation API development and third-party integration Proof-of-concept to production scaling Legacy system modernization with AI Let's discuss how AI can create measurable value for your business. Message me with your project details, and I'll respond with relevant examples and a clear path forward.

  • Python
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Image Processing
  • Machine Learning Model
  • Flask
  • Neural Network
  • PyTorch
  • Computer Science
  • Deep Neural Network
  • Machine Learning
  • Apache MXNet
  • Convolutional Neural Network
  • Computer Vision
  • API Development
  • TensorFlow
Petar A.

Sabac, Serbia

$50/hr
4.9
264 jobs

✅ Professional Penetration Tester ✅ 3500+ Hours ✅ Top Rated Plus Freelancer Security Researcher and Penetration Tester recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense, AT&T, Sony, and Semrush for the responsible disclosure of 40+ vulnerabilities via HackerOne. Since 2022, an active member of the Synack Red Team - an elite tier of offensive security specialists vetted through rigorous technical and background screening. Every engagement concludes with a comprehensive technical report built to satisfy the specific penetration testing controls required for HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC2, and PCI-DSS. I provide a high-level executive summary for stakeholders alongside deep-dive technical findings, fully reproducible Proofs-of-Concept (PoCs), and prioritized remediation steps to ensure your team can effectively close every gap before your audit. Specializing in black and gray box testing of live web applications, cloud environments, and networks, covering all common attack vectors, business logic flaws, and discovering previously undisclosed vulnerabilities (0days) to prevent high-impact data breaches. Service Description: 1) Web Application Penetration Testing (OWASP Top 10, PTES, ASVS, Business Logic Testing) 2) Mobile Application Penetration Testing (OWASP Top 10, MASVS, MASTG, PTES) 3) Network Penetration Testing (Active Directory, Entra ID, Internal & External Network) 4) API Security Testing - REST, GraphQL, SOAP, gRPC, Webhooks (OWASP API Top 10) 5) Cloud Security Testing - AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI/Alibaba/IBM/DigitalOcean/SaaS/IaaS/PaaS 6) Cloud-Native & Container Security (Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, EKS/AKS/GKE) 7) LLM Security Testing (OWASP LLM Top 10, Prompt Injection, Data Poisoning) Tools used in engagements: BurpSuite Professional | Custom Python scripts | BloodHound | Impacket Framework | Responder | Metasploit | Mimikatz | Nuclei | Nmap | FRIDA | Android Studio | Pacu | Prowler | Postman Identify and secure your attack surface before threat actors do ! Message me to discuss your project requirements.

  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Penetration Testing
  • Network Security
  • Security Testing
  • Internet Security
  • Network Penetration Testing
  • Web App Penetration Testing
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Black Box Testing
  • Reverse Engineering
  • JavaScript
  • Web Application Security
  • Cloud Security
  • API
  • AI Security
  • OWASP
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • HIPAA
  • PCI DSS
  • Bug Bounty
Eljano H.

Tirana, Albania

$30/hr
4.9
21 jobs

Managed and maintained various IT systems, including servers, networks, VPNs, ViciDial, and VoIP systems. Implemented security measures to protect sensitive data and ensured compliance with industry standards. Monitored and troubleshot network and server issues and installed and configured new hardware and software systems. Delivered exceptional results through strong technical skills and attention to detail.

  • Network Administration
  • Email Communication
  • VPN
  • WordPress
  • System Administration
  • Windows Server
  • Linux
  • Docker
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Proxmox VE
  • Network Design
  • Network Security
  • Network Planning
  • DevOps
Stephen K.

Nairobi, Kenya

$100/hr
4.8
165 jobs

I conduct advanced cybersecurity operations across offensive security, offensive AI security, digital forensics, incident response, malware analysis, mobile forensics, network defense, and dark web intelligence, serving corporate, legal, and investigative sectors. 1. 🤖 AI Security I assess LLMs, RAG pipelines, AI agents, model integrations, and AI-enabled applications through authorized adversarial testing to uncover exploitable weaknesses before they are abused in production. Core Services: • AI reconnaissance and attack surface mapping • AI vulnerability scanning and fuzzing • Prompt injection, jailbreaking, prompt chaining, and guardrail bypass assessments • Agentic AI, model-to-model, and orchestration workflow attack simulations • AI infrastructure, plugin, API, and supply-chain security reviews • AI security testing, hardening validation, and AI incident response support Requirements: • Written authorization with defined AI testing scope • Approved access boundaries for prompts, APIs, models, agents, vector stores, and training/inference environments • Clear legal and operational approval for any adversarial AI assessment 2. 🧨 Red Teaming I simulate real-world adversary behaviour to identify critical weaknesses and strengthen security across corporate and private environments. Core Services: • Advanced phishing simulations and payload delivery • Internal and external network penetration testing • Wireless security testing (rogue APs, WPS, WPA/WPA2 weaknesses) Requirements: • Written authorization with clearly defined rules of engagement • Verified ownership or documented authorization over targeted assets 3. 🛡 DFIR – Digital Forensics & Incident Response I provide responses to cyber incidents, ensuring containment, investigation, and recovery across enterprise systems. Core Services: • Compromise assessment and root cause analysis • Timeline creation and attack vector tracing • Disk and memory acquisition (live and dead systems) • File integrity and log analysis • Lateral movement and persistence detection • Forensic reporting aligned with legal and evidentiary standards 4. 🐞 Malware Analysis & Threat Research I reverse engineer and dissect malware samples to uncover behaviour, persistence mechanisms, and threat actor infrastructure. Core Services: • Static and dynamic analysis of binaries and scripts • Payload unpacking, sandbox execution, and API behaviour monitoring • C2 tracking, backdoor analysis, and exploit identification • YARA rule creation and IOC development Tools: • FLARE VM, REMnux, Cuckoo Sandbox, IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg, PEStudio 5. 📱 Data Recovery & Mobile Forensics I recover deleted, hidden, or encrypted data from mobile devices and digital storage media. Supported Sources: • Android and iOS devices • SD cards, USB drives, and hard drives • Messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Messenger Core Services: • Deleted chat and message recovery • Recovery of photos, videos, and documents from local storage or cloud sync sources • Mobile backup decryption and analysis (iTunes, Google Drive, iCloud) • Forensic imaging and mobile analysis reporting Tools: • Cellebrite UFED, Magnet AXIOM Cyber, FTK 6. 🌐 Network Security I design, deploy, and monitor defensive infrastructure to strengthen visibility, segmentation, and response capability. Core Services: • pfSense firewall deployment and network segmentation • IDS/IPS implementation with Snort and Suricata • SIEM implementation with Wazuh and Splunk • VPN deployment and secure remote access • Proxy-based content filtering and monitoring 7. 🌑 Dark Web & OSINT Cyber Threat Intelligence I specialize in underground threat intelligence and OSINT-driven profiling to uncover fraud, leaks, and threat actor activity across the surface, deep, and dark web. Core Services: • Dark web marketplace and threat actor monitoring • Tracking aliases, infrastructure, and toolkit usage • Company OSINT investigations and employee attack surface mapping • Data breach hunting for leaked emails, credentials, and sensitive records • Fraud profiling involving impersonation, cybercrime campaigns, and financial scams Tools: • Recon-ng, SpiderFoot, Maltego, Shodan, Intelligence X, OnionScan, Ahmia, Tor2Web mirrors, Hunchly 8. ✍️ Cybersecurity Writing I provide fluent, technically accurate writing in both British and American English for security, forensic, and research audiences. Writing Areas: • Technical writing • eBooks and blog content • Articles

  • Technical Writing
  • Information Technology
  • Intrusion Detection System
  • Network Security
  • Digital Forensics
  • Network Analysis
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Information Security
  • System Security
  • LLM Prompt Engineering
  • AI Security
  • AI Agent Development
  • AI Regulation
  • AI Compliance
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Security Assessment & Testing
  • Security Testing
  • Cybersecurity Monitoring
  • AI Bot
  • AI Governance

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Write a Job Description to Hire Network Administrators

Maintaining all the technology behind the scenes that makes an organization run is no small feat. IT needs fluctuate, change, and need constant monitoring and tweaking to stay at peak performance, which means it’s crucial to have a seasoned network administrator. This professional can ensure all these components—servers, data storage, Internet connections, user accounts, security protocols, email providers, firewalls, and more—are working in harmony like a well-oiled machine.

A network is your business’s lifeblood; when it goes down, so does your ability to be productive and provide a service to your customers. Ideally, you want a network that’s optimized to do what you need when you need it, with minimal downtime—and a network administrator is the professional trained to maintain that architecture for you.

“A system administrator is an essential member of a well-functioning company. System administrators ensure that all IT assets of a business work effectively, serving company employees best and streamlining company operations.” – System Administrator, A Secret Weapon to Keep a Software Company Organized

Businesses of all sizes need the help of a network admin at one point or another to maintain or expand their networks. And as businesses grow and change, so do requirements from their networks. While there are day-to-day tasks and incident response needs associated with network administration, you may need a dedicated network administrator for specific scenarios, whether that’s to help you scale up, overhaul, or switch services.

No matter what level of help you need, hiring a freelance network administrator is a cost-effective way to generate stability within your organization and help you develop confidence that the core of your business communication and data sharing will be reliable in times of high use and stress. Here’s a quick overview of what a network admin does and some tips for writing a job description that helps you find the best one for your needs.

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What does a network administrator do?

Network administration specialists are highly trained computer information technologists with plenty of experience in maintaining, securing and diagnosing business networks.

A network administrator can provide your organization or business with a variety of services, whether they’re day-to-day, incident-based, or general improvements. What you need from a network admin will depend on the current phase of your network’s life cycle, whether it’s scaling up to meet new bandwidth requirements or in response to a recent security breach. They can include:

  • Network maintenance, and expansion
  • On-site server management and/or servers deployed in the cloud
  • Regular updates and maintenance to software, security systems, and software licenses
  • Security—which can include firewalls, email filters, vulnerability and penetration testing, installing and updating security systems, training users on best practices, etc.
  • System monitoring (for performance, security breaches, and data management practices)
  • Setting up users, email accounts, security protocols, endpoint security, etc.
  • Specific server operating systems (e.g., Windows, Cisco, etc.)
  • Wireless network implementation and communication protocols
  • Router management
  • Hardware updates and implementation, if required

Many organizations use an incident tracking system to flag, prioritize, and delegate network issues that need resolving. Depending on the size of the organization, network administration can be a sole person’s responsibility or can be divided up between people and teams.

A note about certifications

There are a number of industry-recognized certifications for systems/network administration that make it easier to note the skill level of a potential professional such as CompTIA certifications, Cisco certifications, and Microsoft Certified Solutions certifications. A good network admin won’t need to have all of these, but having up-to-date ones is a good indicator they’ve got current skills and will be able to help you set up a future-proof network, not one that will be outdated and prone to failure, requiring you to hire another network admin to make fixes behind them.

Defining your network administrator project

The first thing you should nail down is what you need the network admin to do. As mentioned above, what you need from a network administrator is going to largely depend on the size of your network and where yit is in its life cycle. Do you have an existing network but are experiencing some performance issues? If so, you’ll want a network administrator to run an audit that assesses the health of your system and to then provide a plan for upgrading, augmenting, and expanding your hardware and software to beef up bandwidth. You might just need a network pro to troubleshoot some issues, or update a few systems. Or, do you need a network admin to handle day-to-day support tickets?

Provide a full list of all of the hardware, systems, software and security measures you currently have in place. If possible, generate a report about network traffic, performance, and how many servers, offices, and end users you have. Give as much detail as you can (e.g., is your system LAN?); this will paint a picture of what the network admin will be working with, and provide context around your project description. Finally, briefly explain your goals. What do you need their help accomplishing? What are your end goals—better performance, better security, more bandwidth?

Finally, you’ll probably want to specify for certifications to make sure they’re qualified and their skills are up to date. Good ones to look for include Cisco CCIE, Cisco CCNP, and CompTIA Network+. While not mandatory, these help ensure you’re getting a network admin who’s using the newest best practices. If you’re setting up a new network from scratch, filtering out the “old dogs with old tricks” will ensure your network is future proofed—not merely a functional but outdated network that’s likely prone to failure.

Writing a network administrator project description

Now that you’ve clearly defined your project deliverables, it’s time to write your network administrator project description. The description will determine the quality of the system administrator you’ll attract, so be sure to include as much context and detail as possible.

Be clear and succinct in your title and include any relevant technology they should know in order to work within your system. If you have enough information to provide a set list of deliverables, include those with any hard and fast deadlines you may have. Also, provide information about how you’ll give the professional access to your systems.

Note: For security reasons, you may choose to be vague or open-ended when describing your project, which is fine—just be sure to provide enough context so the candidate knows if he or she is a good fit up front, and can respond with a detailed enough proposal.

Sample Project Description

Below is a sample of how a project description may look. Keep in mind that many people use the term “job description,” but a full job description is only needed for employees. When engaging a freelancer as an independent contractor, you typically just need a statement of work, job post, or any other document that describes the work.

Title: [Certified] Network Administrator Needed to Help Expand and Integrate Existing Network & Overhaul/Upgrade Security Protocols for Merger

Description:

We are a medium-sized (~115) advertising and PR agency that recently acquired a small pharmaceutical ad agency to ramp up our existing healthcare expertise and offerings. Our existing network is at capacity for users and data and has experienced some lags in performance lately. With our new acquisition, we’re looking to add more servers, expand our bandwidth, onboard the new users and integrate their data into our system. Most importantly, we’ll need to implement some new, tighter security measures to protect the sensitive data and communications of our new pharma clients.

Project Scope & Deliverables:

We need an assessment of our current system, a detailed plan for an overhaul of our architecture, and detailed suggestions for a new system. The merger will be finalized EOY ‘17 so we’d like to have an actionable plan in place and assistance with day-of migration of their systems to ours.

Additional: If phase one goes well, we’d love help with planning and implementing an employee training program on email, internet, device and data security best practices as we onboard new talent.

About Us:

We are Paddock Partners, a medium-sized PR and advertising firm with a growing specialty in healthcare and pharmaceutical advertising. Our recent acquisition of HealthStar Marketing will make us a fully equipped healthcare marketing agency able to take on high-profile drug and pharma clients with education, launch, OPDP approval, and more.