Network Administrator | Hybrid

Ecovyst; Chesterbrook (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ecovyst Inc. is seeking a Network Administrator to maintain and optimize our enterprise network across multiple locations.

This hybrid role requires hands-on management, security, and performance improvements to ensure reliable connectivity for business-critical applications. The successful candidate will configure routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs, monitor networks, and coordinate with vendors and IT teams to support disaster recovery and backups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field; relevant certifications preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in network administration or infrastructure support.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols.
• Experience with firewall configuration, VPN technologies, and network security best practices.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools.
• Understanding of cloud networking and hybrid environments.
• Hands-on experience with wireless networking standards and troubleshooting wireless connectivity issues.
• Proficiency in managing cloud-based network services and hybrid environments, including integration and security.
• Ability to perform network capacity planning and implement scalable solutions to support business growth.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to network reliability and security.
• Proactive in identifying potential issues and implementing preventive measures.
• Collaborative team player who communicates effectively across IT and business units.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and able to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day network performance, availability, and reliability across LAN, WAN, and wireless environments.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices; apply firmware updates and patches to maintain security and stability.
• Use network monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve connectivity issues, minimizing downtime.
• Implement and maintain network security protocols, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems; ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.
• Work with service providers and hardware vendors for network upgrades, maintenance, and issue resolution.
• Support network-related components of disaster recovery plans and ensure backup connectivity solutions are in place.
• Partner with system administrators and application teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of business systems.

Skills

TCP/IP

DNS

DHCP

VLANs

Routing protocols

Firewall configuration

VPN technologies

Network security

Cloud networking

Hybrid environments

Wireless networking

Wireless troubleshooting

Cloud-based network services

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Network monitoring tools

VPN technologies

Job description

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Network Administrator | Hybrid

Information Technology SALARY FT EXEMPT Wayne, PA, US

Ecovyst is the leader in sulfuric acid regeneration. Our expertise in sulfuric acid processing and extensive plant network has enabled us to provide end-to-end regeneration services to support alkylate production for more than 75 years. We are serving long-term sustainable trends.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive pay
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

**Seeking local candidates only that are commutable to Wayne, PA.**

**Work authorization required: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. **

Position Overview:

The Network Administratoris responsible for maintaining and optimizing Ecovyst’s network infrastructure to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity across all business locations. This role involves configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network systems, implementing security measures, and supporting business-critical applications that depend on robust network operations.

What you will be doing:

Network Operations: Manage day-to-day network performance, availability, and reliability across LAN, WAN, and wireless environments.

Configuration and Maintenance: Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices. Apply firmware updates and patches to maintain security and stability.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Use network monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve connectivity issues, minimizing downtime.

Security Management: Implement and maintain network security protocols, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.

Vendor Coordination: Work with service providers and hardware vendors for network upgrades, maintenance, and issue resolution.

Disaster Recovery and Backups: Support network-related components of disaster recovery plans and ensure backup connectivity solutions are in place.

Collaboration: Partner with system administrators and application teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of business systems.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; relevant certifications preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in network administration or infrastructure support.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols.
• Experience with firewall configuration, VPN technologies, and network security best practices.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools
• Understanding of cloud networking and hybrid environments.
• Hands-on experience with wireless networking standards and troubleshooting wireless connectivity issues.
• Proficiency in managing cloud-based network services and hybrid environments, including integration and security.
• Ability to perform network capacity planning and implement scalable solutions to support business growth.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to network reliability and security.
• Proactive in identifying potential issues and implementing preventive measures.
• Collaborative team player who communicates effectively across IT and business units.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and able to perform under pressure.