Network Administrator

Sotera Health Company; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotera Health Company is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to support and maintain our global network infrastructure in Salt Lake City. You will work with senior staff on design, implementation, and optimization of network services across the enterprise, ensuring reliable, secure operations.

Responsibilities include tier 2 support, configuring and maintaining switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless systems, plus documenting configurations and participating in infrastructure

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of enterprise network administration or IT operations experience.
• Experience with switching, routing, TCP/IP, wireless networks, and basic firewall configurations.
• Experience managing LAN/WAN and wireless infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 support for network and telecommunications systems, troubleshooting and resolving connectivity, performance, and configuration issues.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain network hardware and software, including switches, routers, wireless systems, firewalls, and related infrastructure components.
• Monitor network performance and availability, proactively identifying and addressing issues to minimize downtime.
• Participate in the implementation of network upgrades, patches, and infrastructure changes.
• Maintain accurate network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and SOPs.
• Support network-related projects, contributing to planning, execution, and validation of implemented solutions.

Skills

Networking concepts

LAN/WAN

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Security basics

Project support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS

Equivalent experience

CCNA/CompTIA Network+

Job description

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company’s unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®.

Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.

About Us: The name Sotera was inspired by the Greek goddess of safety, Soteria, and reflects the Company’s unwavering commitment to global health. As the global leader in mission-critical services to ensure the safety of healthcare, Sotera Health has 64 facilities in 13 countries and provides rigorous lab services, comprehensive sterilization solutions, and expert advisory services to the medical device, pharmaceutical, and food industries. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries. Our customers include more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and eight of the top ten global pharmaceutical companies (based on revenue). Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have nearly 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We completed our initial public offering and listed our shares on the Nasdaq in November 2020.

Job Summary

You will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the Sotera Health network infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable operations. This role builds on foundational network support experience and includes increased ownership of network systems, independent troubleshooting, and active participation in infrastructure projects. You will work closely with senior network staff while contributing to the design, implementation, and optimization of network services across the enterprise.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide Tier 2 support for network and telecommunications systems, troubleshooting and resolving connectivity, performance, and configuration issues.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain network hardware and software, including switches, routers, wireless systems, firewalls, and related infrastructure components.
• Monitor network performance and availability, proactively identifying and addressing issues to minimize downtime and service disruption.
• Participate in the implementation of network upgrades, patches, and infrastructure changes in accordance with IT change management processes.
• Assist in the design and improvement of network solutions to support business requirements and evolving infrastructure needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Support network-related projects, contributing to planning, execution, and validation of implemented solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams and business stakeholders to support operational and project-based initiatives.
• Act as an escalation point for junior staff on routine issues and provide guidance as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors for basic support cases, hardware replacements, and issue resolution.
• Ensure adherence to security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements in all network-related activities.
• Perform other duties as needed to support IT infrastructure and business operations.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Equivalent experience in enterprise network environments will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or similar are highly desirable.

Experience / Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in enterprise network administration, infrastructure support, or IT operations.
• Strong understanding of core networking concepts, including switching, routing, TCP/IP, wireless networking, and basic firewall configurations.
• Experience managing and supporting enterprise network environments, including LAN/WAN and wireless infrastructure.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve network issues using established tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with network monitoring, performance analysis, and basic capacity planning.
• Working knowledge of network security principles, including segmentation, access control, and secure configurations.
• Experience supporting network infrastructure changes and participating in project-based work.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills to maintain accurate system records and procedures.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with technical teams and business users.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and take on increasing responsibility with limited supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated or stand at a computer workstation for the majority of the workday, with occasional movement between office and lab environments.
• Ability to lift and move network equipment as needed.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel to sites to support network installations, troubleshooting, and project work (up to 20%).

Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs®.

Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets.

Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process.

Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.

Come Make a Difference with Us. Sotera Health is driven by its mission, Safeguarding Global Health®. Along with our three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics®, Nordion® and Nelson Labs® – we are a leading global provider of mission-critical end-to-end sterilization solutions and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry.