Network Administrator

Karl Storz; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision including a

3 weeks vacation accrual

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition pre‑reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

401(k) retirement savings with company

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Network Administrator to manage Cisco-based LAN/WAN and wireless networks, ensuring high availability and security. You will collaborate with the global network team from a hybrid El Segundo, CA-based role, handling routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs and cloud connectivity.

You will support ITIL processes, documentation, and change management while contributing to designs and site builds. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Cisco CCNA or equivalent networking certification.
• Hands-on proficiency with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPAM administration.
• Cisco routers/switches configuration and troubleshooting in multi-site environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor LAN, WAN and wireless health, performance and availability.
• Configure and maintain Cisco routers/switches and Nexus switches across sites.
• Manage enterprise wireless controllers and access points.
• Configure firewalls, VPNs and NAC per security policies.
• Troubleshoot incidents, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate with global teams.
• Plan patching, firmware updates and lifecycle replacements.
• Maintain IPAM, DNS and DHCP services.
• Implement cloud connectivity and site-to-site VPN.

Skills

TCP/IP proficiency

Cisco router/switch expertise

Wireless networking

LAN/WAN knowledge

ITIL processes

Scripting (PowerShell or Python)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Cisco CCNA

Tools

Cisco IOS/IOS-XE

NX-OS

Meraki Dashboard

Fortigate

Cisco ISE

DNA Center / Catalyst Center

Job description

At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients
through some of the toughest journeys of their lives.
We are making contributions that matter.
Regardless of your role, YOU improve patients’ lives every day.

From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.

About the Role

The Network Administrator participates in network projects, contributes to network designs and documentation, and stays current on networking best practices and emerging technologies. The primary responsibilities of the Network Administrator are to administer, configure, maintain and troubleshoot the company's Cisco-based local and wide area networks, keeping them available, secure and performing at a high level. Working as part of the local US-based network team and in close collaboration with the global network team, the Network Administrator takes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of assigned network systems, implements changes in line with established global standards and change management practices, and works incidents through to resolution, partnering with the Senior Network Administrator and global colleagues on complex or architectural issues including intermittent application connectivity to widespread outages.

This role has a hybrid work schedule – 2 days from home and 3 days out of El Segundo, CA. Periodic travel may be required to support site implementations, infrastructure upgrades, training, and team initiatives. The compensation range for this role is between $81,100-$105,300.

This position is not eligible for current or future employment visa sponsorship

What You'll Do

• Monitor LAN, WAN and wireless network health, performance and availability, tune alert thresholds, and respond to and resolve alerts
• Administer, configure and maintain Cisco routers (IOS/IOS-XE) and Catalyst/Nexus switches (NX-OS), along with SD-WAN edge devices, across manufacturing, distribution and office sites, in alignment with global network standards
• Administer and troubleshoot enterprise wireless (e.g., Cisco Catalyst 9800 controllers or Cisco Meraki), including access point deployment and configuration, site surveys and remediation
• Configure and maintain firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA/Firepower), remote access/VPN (Cisco Secure Client/AnyConnect) and network access control (Cisco ISE, NAC/802.1X) in accordance with established security policies and standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents and service requests through resolution, performing root-cause analysis and collaborating with the US network team and global network colleagues on complex or cross-region issues
• Plan and implement patching, firmware updates and lifecycle replacement of network components according to the maintenance schedule
• Administer IP address management (IPAM), DNS and DHCP services
• Implement and maintain cloud and hybrid connectivity, including site-to-site VPN and Azure virtual network connectivity
• Partner with Information Security on vulnerability remediation, log forwarding and audit evidence requests
• Follow ITIL change, incident and problem management practices, preparing, implementing and documenting network changes in coordination with the local and global network teams
• Participate in the on-call rotation, network projects, site build outs and facility moves, contributing to network designs and implementation plans
• Use scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell or Python) to streamline recurring network tasks and configuration standards
• Provide technical guidance to helpdesk and junior IT staff on network issues as needed
• Create and maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams and runbooks for current and new solutions to ensure repeatable operations
• Remain abreast of industry standards and best practices for networking technologies
• Participate in scheduled disaster recovery and network failover tests

What You Bring

• Minimum of 3+ years of hands‑on network administration experience in a Cisco‑based enterprise environment, supporting LAN, WAN and wireless networks
• Minimum education, certifications and/or credentials: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of degree; Cisco CCNA
• Minimum hard skill requirements (including computer and application proficiency):
  • Solid hands‑on proficiency with TCP/IP, IP addressing and subnetting, and DNS, DHCP and IPAM administration
  • Strong, hands‑on Cisco expertise: configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches via CLI (IOS/IOS-XE, NX-OS) in a multi‑site environment, including VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel, spanning tree, HSRP, ACLs, static routing, OSPF/EIGRP/BGP and QoS
• Hands‑on configuration and administration of next‑generation firewalls (Fortigate preferred), site‑to‑site and remote access VPN, and SD‑WAN; experience with one or more Cisco management/security platforms such as Cisco ISE, DNA Center/Catalyst Center or Meraki Dashboard
  • Experience administering enterprise wireless (controllers, access points, Wi‑Fi 6/6E) and network access control (NAC/802.1X)
  • Proficient with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., SNMP/NetFlow monitoring, Wireshark) and structured troubleshooting; working knowledge of scripting (PowerShell or Python)
  • Familiar with ITIL process framework and previous experience using ITSM tools
  • In addition, the Network Administrator brings solid, well‑developed technical skills across LAN, WAN, wireless, firewall, remote access and cloud connectivity technologies.
• Minimum soft skill requirements: Works effectively within a local team and alongside global colleagues across regions and time zones, handling day‑to‑day work with limited supervision; sound judgment and the ability to prioritize competing tasks; takes ownership of issues through resolution; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; team player and clear communicator with technical and non‑technical audiences

Preferred Skills

• Preferred years of relevant work experience: 5+ years of network administration experience, including hands‑on Cisco enterprise routing and switching in a multi‑site environment
• Preferred education, certifications and/or credentials: Cisco CCNP Enterprise (or progress toward it); Cisco specialist certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, Cisco Enterprise Wireless); other vendor certifications such as Palo Alto Networks (PCNSA/PCNSE), Fortinet (NSE), Aruba or Cisco Meraki (CMNA); Microsoft Azure networking certification (e.g., AZ-700)
• Preferred hard skill requirements: Cisco DNA Center/Catalyst Center, Cisco Meraki, Cisco SD‑WAN (Catalyst SD‑WAN/Viptela) and Cisco ISE; network segmentation; monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds or PRTG; Microsoft Azure networking; VMware ESXi networking; automation with Python or Ansible and version control (Git); IPv6; Hands‑on experience with Zscaler, Akamai Guardicore and Fortinet
• Preferred soft skill requirements: Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple work items in a fast‑paced environment; experience working in a global or multi‑region IT organization; experience guiding helpdesk or junior staff on network issue.

What Will Make You Successful

• Must be able to maintain productive working relationships and treat fellow employees with respect.
• Has contact with: Members of Global IT, external vendors and internal business partners
• Physical requirement/Demands: Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, agility to work on ladders, agility to bend and stretch as needed. May request assistance as needed.
• Mental requirements/Emotional Demands: Ability to remain calm under high pressure situations, logical and methodical mindset
• Interpersonal and communication skills: Team player, open minded, ability to work in a virtual team, excellent written and oral communication skills.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you’ll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.

MA Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state‑of‑the‑art wellness program and access to pet insurance, too!
  3 weeks vacation accrual for full time roles,* paid holidays plus paid sick time too
  Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
  401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 66.67% (4%) of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
  Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
  HSA Savings Accounts with company contribution
  Life, STD & LTD Insurance
  We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre‑reimbursement
  Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
  And much more!
  * Field sales, internships, and roles that are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for vacation, except where required by law.
  Non‑employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.
  KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field‑based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to askhow credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.