Network Administrator (Remote - APAC)

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Spoiler: This is where your next big move begins.

What this Journey Looks Like

We are looking for a Network Administrator to join the team of a leading Canadian client. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, support, and maintenance of enterprise network environments, ensuring availability, performance, and security of critical systems.

What You’ll Do

• Administer, operate, and support local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and related network infrastructures.

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and services, including firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, and wireless access points (Palo Alto, Cisco, BIG-IP, Arista).

• Handle operational escalations related to daily network operations, including incident investigation, troubleshooting, remediation, and change requests.

• Monitor network services, data center connectivity, and local and wide area network connections to ensure stability and performance.

• Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to support critical production systems on a 24/7 basis.

• Support network-related projects, including implementation, installation, configuration, and upgrades of network infrastructure components.

• Continuously monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.

• Perform routine network security checks and support compliance with internal security policies and standards.

• Plan and execute hardware and software updates, patches, and maintenance activities.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including configurations, procedures, inventories, and troubleshooting records.

• Collaborate with internal IT teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure network services meet business and operational needs.

• Analyze network traffic and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and suggest operational improvements.

What You Bring to the Table

• Location: APAC

• Fluent English.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in network administration and firewall management (Palo Alto, Cisco, BIG-IP).

• Experience administering Palo Alto firewalls, including Panorama.

• Cisco CCNA® certification is required.

• Strong experience with network administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational support.

• Experience supporting multi-site and enterprise network environments.

• Ability to manage incidents, prioritize tasks, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams.

• Experience in payment systems or the merchant acquiring industry is a plus, but not mandatory.

Benefits that Move you Forward.

We’re here to amplify your brilliance, not contain it.

• Work from anywhere with true flexibility and freedom.

• Earn in USD with compensation that matches your expertise.

• Recharge confidently with dedicated paid time off.

• Advance your career with fully covered international certifications.

• Access coworking spaces worldwide whenever you want a professional setup.

• Strengthen your English and expand your global reach.

• Connect and have fun with activities that unite our international team.

• Feel appreciated with personalized gifts and a thoughtful welcome kit.

• Grow our community and earn through our referral program.

At Pearster, your journey matters, and we’re here to help you go further than you imagined.