Hybrid Enterprise Network Admin: Security & VMware

Clarity Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Partners in Chicago, IL seeks an IT Network Administrator to support enterprise networks, ensuring performance, security, and reliability in a hybrid role.

You will install and maintain network hardware/software, manage Microsoft 365, Windows Server AD/GP, VMware vSphere, Fortinet firewalls, and monitor SLAs.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience, a Bachelor's in IT/CS, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional network administration experience; 3–5 years preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Windows Server, AD/GP, and security.
• Certifications such as CCNA, Network+, Fortinet NSE, VMware VCP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary network administrator for enterprise environments.
• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware, software, and services.
• Manage Microsoft 365 including Exchange Online, Entra ID, and SharePoint.
• Administer Windows Server environments: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO.
• Support VMware vSphere/ESXi environments and performance optimization.
• Configure Fortinet firewalls and security appliances.
• Monitor networks to meet SLAs and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform backups, DR planning, audits, and documentation.

Skills

Network administration

Microsoft 365

Windows Server

VMware vSphere

Fortinet Firewall

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VLANs

VPNs

Security best practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Exchange Online

Entra ID/Azure AD

SharePoint

Teams

vSphere/ESXi

Fortinet

Job description

Clarity Partners in Chicago, IL seeks an IT Network Administrator to support enterprise networks, ensuring performance, security, and reliability in a hybrid role.

You will install and maintain network hardware/software, manage Microsoft 365, Windows Server AD/GP, VMware vSphere, Fortinet firewalls, and monitor SLAs.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience, a Bachelor's in IT/CS, and relevant certifications.