Sr Network Administrator

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Network Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, manage, and maintain our organization’s network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance. This role involves troubleshooting complex network issues, leading IT projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align network strategies with business goals.

• →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.

• Bias for Action – Moves quickly, takes ownership, and drives critical outcomes.
• Think Big – Champions scalable, long-term solutions that anticipate future needs.
• Invent and Simplify – Identifies inefficiencies and delivers elegant, practical solutions.
• Dive Deep – Gets hands-on with issues, understands systems end-to-end, and uses data to inform decisions.
• Results Driven – Maintains focus on measurable impact and business alignment.
• High Standards – Holds themselves and others accountable for excellence and continuous improvement.
• Transformational Mindset – Brings a track record of evolving legacy infrastructure and leading change across teams or departments.

• 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.

• 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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