Sr Network Administrator

Location(s)

• Remote, USA

Position Overview

Work Location

• Remote

Work Schedule

• First Shift - Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Work Travel: 20% domestic travel

Compensation

• Attractive annual salary of $100,000 - $129,000 plus a performance-based bonus, with benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and more.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable enterprise network infrastructure, including remote sites.
• Configure and manage Cisco networks, FortiGate firewalls, VPNs (site-to-site and remote access), and SD-WAN.
• Lead network security initiatives including segmentation, access control, and policy enforcement.
• Proactively monitor and optimize network performance using enterprise tools like SolarWinds.
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues; serve as the final point of escalation.
• Perform network capacity planning, firmware updates, and vulnerability remediation.
• Lead and document project implementations, migrations, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams on cross-functional initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date network diagrams, runbooks, and configuration documentation.
• Mentor team members and promote knowledge sharing and operational excellence.
• Support compliance, business continuity, and audit-readiness efforts.

Key Leadership Traits

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise network infrastructure across distributed/remote environments.
• Certifications: Cisco CCNP, Fortinet NSE 4 or higher, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced experience with Cisco routing, switching, and wireless (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR/ASR, Meraki), and FortiGate firewalls (including VPNs, SD-WAN, and UTM features).
• Strong knowledge of network protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, NAT, ACLs, STP, and QoS.
• Familiarity with VMware environments and how they integrate with networking infrastructure.
• Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools, especially SolarWinds, NetFlow, SNMP, and Syslog.
• Solid understanding of network security, segmentation, SSL inspection, and incident response.
• Automation/scripting with Python, Ansible, or PowerShell is a plus.
• Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead infrastructure projects independently, mentor junior staff, and support cross-functional collaboration.
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Schedule

• First Shift

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