Network Administrator

ITAC Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Birmingham seeks a hands-on Network Administrator to manage performance, security, and reliability of their enterprise network. Ideal candidates will have experience with FortiGate and WatchGuard, a strong background in network troubleshooting, and knowledge of VLANs. The role offers competitive compensation and a collaborative environment with lunch provided twice a week.

Benefits

Lunch provided 2x per week

Direct hire opportunity

High collaboration across teams

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with FortiGate and WatchGuard technologies.
• Familiarity with Meraki and Cradlepoint required.
• Knowledge of VLANs, VPNs, and firewall rules necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot enterprise firewalls and switches.
• Administer various network technologies and VPNs.
• Monitor infrastructure alerts and coordinate IT support.

Skills

FortiGate

WatchGuard

Meraki

VPNs

Network Troubleshooting

VLANs

Tools

PRTG

Cradlepoint

Job description

Our client is seeking a hands-on Network Administrator to take ownership of the performance, security, and reliability of their enterprise network infrastructure. If you’re passionate about building, securing, and supporting mission-critical systems across multiple sites—and want to be part of a tight-knit IT team—this could be the next step in your career.

C2C is not an option with this job opening, and all applicants should be able to work for any US Employer without sponsorship. Sponsorship is not provided and this person will not need to require sponsorship in the future.

Benefits & Extras

• On-site role with lunch provided 2x per week
• Direct hire opportunity with competitive compensation
• Exclusive environment with high collaboration across teams
• Strong visibility with leadership and ability to make an immediate impact

Compensation

Up to $100,000, DOE

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise firewalls, switches, VPNs, and wireless systems
• Administer Fortinet, WatchGuard, Meraki, Cradlepoint, and Starlink technologies
• Monitor and respond to infrastructure alerts using PRTG and other monitoring tools
• Coordinate regional IT support and ISP/vendor issues
• Manage secure access using Windows NPS (RADIUS)
• Implement and patch CVE vulnerabilities and support DR efforts
• Participate in on-call rotation and travel to remote sites as needed

What You’ll Need to be Considered

• Experience with FortiGate (FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer) and WatchGuard (AuthPoint, Dimension)
• Hands-on familiarity with Meraki and Cradlepoint
• Working knowledge of VLANs, VPNs, 802.1X wireless authentication, and NAT/firewall rules
• Use of PRTG or similar monitoring tools in a live environment
• Experience with regional site support and multi-location coordination
• Active participation in patching, vendor management, and infrastructure documentation

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