Network Administrator, Security Operations Support

Meridian Bioscience, Corp; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Bioscience, Corp in Cincinnati is seeking a Network Administrator for Security Operations Support. This role focuses on administering and securing enterprise networks using Cisco Meraki technology, ensuring that security monitoring and compliance processes are maintained effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, alongside strong problem-solving and documentation skills in a network environment. A minimum of 2 years in network administration is required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Network Administration.
• Demonstrated experience with Cisco Meraki SD-WAN.
• Knowledge of SIEM platforms and network troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Administer and secure enterprise network and security monitoring capabilities.
• Configure Meraki SD-WAN and maintain compliance.
• Assist in maintaining network and security log sources for investigations.

Skills

Network Administration

Cisco Meraki

Security Operations

Troubleshooting

Documentation

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Certifications (CCNA/CCNP)

Security+ or SSCP

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Rapid7 SIEM

Job description

Job Locations: US-OH-Cincinnati

Company: Meridian Bioscience, Corp; Department: Information Technology; Openings: 1

About Meridian

Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems.

Job Summary

The Network Administrator, Security Operations Support is responsible for administering, securing, and continuously improving the enterprise network and security monitoring capabilities. This role assists with the design, deployment, and operation of Cisco Meraki or equivalent SD‑WAN and switching environments, maintains Cisco licensing compliance, and partners with Security Operations to ensure SIEM telemetry is complete, high quality, and actionable. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, documentation‑mindful, and comfortable balancing operational reliability with security best practices.

Key Duties

Network & Security Operations (Meraki or equivalent) SD‑WAN and Switching

• Assist with administration of Cisco Meraki or equivalent Dashboard for SD‑WAN, security appliances, and switching across sites (templates, policies, firmware, and configuration standards).
• Configure and maintain SD‑WAN uplinks, VPN topologies (AutoVPN/site‑to‑site), traffic shaping, QoS, and failover to support business‑critical applications.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of network segmentation and access control (VLANs, ACLs, port security, 802.1X/MAB where applicable) following least privilege principles.
• Help manage Meraki equivalent switch configuration, stacking, PoE budgets, and lifecycle (firmware, replacements, and standard builds).
• Troubleshoot routine network issues and escalate complex problems to manager.

Security Monitoring & Response Enablement (Rapid7 SIEM or equivalent)

• Assist in maintaining network and security log sources and validate log collection under established procedures (Rapid7 SIEM, Meraki equivalent events, syslog, authentication, DNS, VPN, and firewall telemetry).
• Validate log coverage, parsing, time synchronization, and retention to support investigations, compliance, and alerting reliability.
• Partner with Security Operations to tune detection logic, reduce false positives, and create dashboards/queries for network‑relevant use cases.
• Help support incident response by providing network‑level evidence (flows, device events, VPN history, and configuration changes) and supporting incident response activities by gathering network data and documentation as directed.

Cisco Licensing & Asset Governance

• Assist with the maintenance of accurate inventories for Meraki equivalent hardware and licenses; manage renewals, co‑term/subscription alignment, and entitlement changes.
• Coordinate with procurement, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely renewals and avoid service interruptions.
• Maintain licensing records, inventory documentation and related administrative records to support internal audits and vendor compliance.

Security Best Practices, Hardening & Compliance

• Apply established network security standards, including secure configurations, change control, backups and least‑privilege administration.
• Support secure remote access technologies (VPN connectivity and MFA‑enabled solutions) in accordance with established policies.
• Contribute to network security standards, runbooks, and SOPs; participate in tabletop exercises and post‑incident reviews.
• Partner with IT and Security teams on network improvement initiatives and provide technical support for security‑related projects as assigned.

Travel: Up to 25%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science required; industry certifications (CCNA/CCNP, Cisco Meraki or equivalent CMNA, or security certifications (Security+, SSCP, or equivalent) preferred or 4‑5 years of hands‑on network administration in an enterprise environment in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 2 years' experience within Network Administration.
• Demonstrated experience helping administer Cisco Meraki SD‑WAN, Meraki switches, or equivalent (templates, VLANs, routing, VPN, and firmware management).
• Working knowledge of SIEM platforms (Rapid7 or equivalent) and familiarity with network device log collection and basic troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Cisco licensing models and processes (renewals, co‑term/subscriptions, entitlements, and inventory management).
• Strong fundamentals in TCP/IP, VLANs, routing (static/dynamic concepts), DHCP/DNS, NAT, VPN, and firewall policy concepts.
• Experience with documentation, change management, and operational runbooks in regulated or audit‑driven environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot methodically, communicate clearly, and collaborate across IT and Security teams.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of network access control, identity services, and secure wireless networking concepts.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management workflows and translating findings into network remediation actions.
• Experience operating in environments with compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, FDA, ISO, HIPAA, or similar).
• Cisco Meraki or equivalent: SD‑WAN, security appliances, switching, Dashboard templates/policies, event logs and troubleshooting.
• Basic knowledge of SIEM platforms and network device log collection.
• Network security fundamentals, including VLANs, ACLs, firewall concepts and secure configuration practices.
• Ability to partner with Security Operations to support network‑related security initiatives.
• Operations: incident support, change control, documentation, vendor/ISP coordination, and lifecycle management.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. (USA Only)