Network & Systems Administration Senior Analyst

Inspire-Brands; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire seeks a seasoned network engineer to maintain and scale our corporate and restaurant network infrastructure across a large WAN/LAN. You will monitor performance, troubleshoot Cisco-based environments, and implement changes to support secure, available services.

The role requires 5+ years in network engineering, CCNP preferred, with hands-on experience across routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and VoIP in regulated environments such as PCI, HIPAA, and SOX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field preferred.
• CCNP-level networking knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, engineer, and resolve issues across WAN/LAN environments.
• Coordinate and implement network changes, including configuration development and deployment.
• Compile and analyze network performance and utilization metrics and reports.
• Design and implement efficient and scalable network configurations.
• Provide technical guidance to IT team members.
• Maintain network hardware and cabling as needed.

Skills

Network architecture

Cisco IOS

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP/RIP

SonicWall

PCI/HIPAA/SOX

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

CCNP

Tools

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus

SonicWall firewalls

Radware load balancers

Microsoft 365 / Skype

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYMaintain and monitor the corporate and restaurant network, security, and computing platforms to ensure current enterprise needs are met.RESPONSIBILITIESMonitor, 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 EXPERIENCE4-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 ABILITIESExperience 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.