Network & Systems Administration Senior Analyst

Inspire Brands, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Brands, Inc. seeks a seasoned Network Engineer to maintain and monitor the corporate and restaurant network, security, and computing platforms to meet enterprise needs. You will troubleshoot across large WAN/LAN environments and coordinate network changes.

The role requires 5+ years in network engineering, a 4-year degree in IT, and familiarity with Cisco/SonicWall, TCP/IP, and routing protocols. You will design scalable configurations, provide guidance to IT teams, and ensure backup and

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent IT experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in network engineering or architecture roles.
• CCNP-level networking knowledge preferred; active certification not required.
• 7+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, engineer, and resolve issues across large WAN/LAN environments.
• Coordinate and implement network changes, including configurations.
• Compile and analyze network performance metrics and reports.
• Apply standard processes for system maintenance and backup/recovery readiness.
• Design and implement scalable network configurations and ensure timely delivery of new capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance to IT team members and stakeholders.
• Maintain network hardware, including replacement of devices and cabling.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Network design & implementation

WAN/LAN troubleshooting

Cisco routing & switching

TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP

Network performance analysis

Project coordination

Documentation & mentoring

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Equivalent experience accepted

CCNP-level networking knowledge preferred

Tools

Cisco Catalyst & Nexus

SonicWall

Radware load balancers

Microsoft 365 / Skype

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Maintain and monitor the corporate and restaurant network, security, and computing platforms to ensure current enterprise needs are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor, troubleshoot, engineer, and resolve issues across large WAN/LAN environments, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and VoIP systems.

• Coordinate and implement network changes, including configuration development and deployment.

• Compile and analyze network performance and utilization metrics and reports.

• Utilize standard processes and metrics for system and service implementation and maintenance that minimize customer impact and ensure backup and recovery readiness.

• Apply advanced knowledge of data communications principles, network architectures, and protocols, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, WAN, and Ethernet technologies.

• Design and implement efficient and scalable network configurations.

• Ensure timely delivery of new network capabilities and enhancements.

• Provide technical guidance and support to other Information Technology team members.

• Maintain network hardware, including replacement of devices, modules, and cabling as needed.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 4-Year Degree / Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education.

• CCNP-level networking knowledge preferred. Active certification is not required.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in network engineering or network architecture roles.

• Preferred 7+ years of experience in network engineering or network architecture roles.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting advanced network environments.

• Experience working with network and telecommunications service providers.

• Hands‑on experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches.

• Working knowledge of LAN and WAN technologies in Cisco and/or SonicWall environments.

• Working knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP, UDP, and IP.

• Working knowledge of routing protocols, including BGP, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, and RIP.

• Experience supporting and configuring Cisco Catalyst and Cisco Nexus platforms.

• Working knowledge of VLANs, Spanning Tree, Multi-Chassis Trunking (MCT), and Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG).

• Experience supporting Cisco Catalyst platforms.

• Experience mentoring Help Desk and Desktop Support teams and partnering with business stakeholders.

• Experience working in regulated environments, including PCI, HIPAA, and SOX.

• Experience with SonicWall firewalls, Radware load balancers, Microsoft Skype, and Microsoft 365 is preferred.

• Experience supporting mid-size to large-scale data center environments.

• Experience with network security technologies and best practices.

• Strong project management skills.

• Strong technical documentation skills.

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.