Network Administrator

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Network Administrator

Location: Phoenix, AZ - Hybrid/Remote

Type: Full-Time Permanent

Compensation: $90,000-100,000

This role supports enterprise and distributed network environments across campus, data center, and cloud platforms. The Network Administrator manages the full lifecycle of wired, wireless, and cloud-connected infrastructure while ensuring high availability, security, and performance. This position partners closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to design, implement, and maintain scalable network solutions.

Your role:

· Design, implement, and maintain LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure across campus, data center, and cloud environments.

· Manage MPLS-based campus networks and support cloud connectivity and SD-WAN integrations.

· Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall, and load-balancing technologies.

· Monitor network performance and resolve complex issues to maintain 24/7 system availability.

· Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to assess needs, recommend solutions, and execute network projects.

· Evaluate hardware and software proposals and contribute to lifecycle planning and modernization efforts.

· Present network designs and technical recommendations to leadership using diagrams and presentation tools.

· Document configurations, processes, and architecture to support operational continuity.

· Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance on troubleshooting and implementation.

· Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as required.

What you’ve got:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field, plus three years of professional network administration experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Hands-on experience with routing and switching protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and SD-WAN.

· Experience supporting campus and data center technologies such as VXLAN or ACI.

· Strong troubleshooting skills including packet capture analysis and network diagnostics.

· Experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus, Arista, Aruba, or Extreme wireless platforms.

· Familiarity with firewalls including Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto, or SonicWall.

· Experience supporting VPN technologies and load balancers such as Citrix or F5.

· Working knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Center and cloud networking tools.

· Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and participate in on-call rotation.

· Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

:

· Cisco CCNA or comparable certification.

· ITIL Foundation certification.

· AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.

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Company DescriptionWe believe that finding the right candidate shouldn’t be so hard. Neither should finding a job you love. By taking the time to understand your specific needs, we make the perfect placements and build relationships that last long after the position is filled. We’re fanatical about the right fit, and we look forward to finding yours.Company DescriptionWe believe that finding the right candidate shouldn’t be so hard. Neither should finding a job you love. By taking the time to understand your specific needs, we make the perfect placements and build relationships that last long after the position is filled. We’re fanatical about the right fit, and we look forward to finding yours.