Network Administrator

Lewis & Clark; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Network Administrator in El Segundo, CA for a hybrid schedule (2 days remote, 3 days on-site). You will maintain Cisco-based LAN/WAN, implement changes per global standards, and support incidents through resolution with the US and global teams.

Requires 3+ years in enterprise networks, CCNA, TCP/IP, routing/switching, and Fortigate/Cisco ISE experience. Travel may be required; salary range $81,100–$105,300; visa sponsorship not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent work experience
• CCNA or higher networking certification preferred
• Solid TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP knowledge and subnetting
• Hands-on Cisco routers/switches configuration and troubleshooting in multi-site env

Responsibilities

• Monitor LAN, WAN and wireless network health and performance; respond to alerts
• Administer, configure and maintain Cisco routers/switches (IOS/IOS-XE, NX-OS) and SD-WAN edge devices
• Administer and troubleshoot enterprise wireless (Catalyst 9800, Meraki) including site surveys and remediation

Skills

Cisco networking

LAN/WAN/Wireless

TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

Firewall & VPN

PowerShell/Python

ITIL/ITSM

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/IT

Cisco CCNA

Tools

Fortigate firewall

Cisco ISE

Meraki Dashboard

SNMP/NetFlow

Job description

About KARL STORZ

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

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.

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