On-Site Network Administrator: SD-WAN & Security

AMVAC U.S.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan witha0

ESPP

Job summary

American Vanguard is seeking a Network Administrator to manage enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites, ensuring uptime and security. This on-site role in Irvine involves SD-WAN, routers, switches, and firewall administration, with disaster recovery and change-management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on experience, familiarity with SD-WAN and cloud networking, and relevant certifications. Bachelor's degree preferred; associate degree considered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in network administration or a related infrastructure role within an enterprise environment.
• Experience managing multi-site WAN environments including carrier circuit management and telecom coordination.
• Familiarity with SD‑WAN technologies and cloud networking concepts (Azure Virtual Network, ExpressRoute, or equivalent) preferred.
• Familiarity with ITIL-based change management and incident management processes.
• Preferred certifications: Cisco CCNA or CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent vendor certifications.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field desired.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and SD‑WAN across all organizational sites
• Ensure network availability, performance, and reliability through proactive monitoring, capacity planning, and timely troubleshooting of issues
• Configure and manage network security controls including firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, and network segmentation in alignment with security policies
• Support WAN connectivity and telecommunications infrastructure, including carrier circuit management and service provider coordination
• Assist in the design and implementation of network upgrades, expansions, and technology refresh initiatives
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation including diagrams, configurations, IP address management (IPAM), and change logs
• Respond to and resolve network-related incidents and service requests within defined SLAs; elevate complex issues as appropriate
• Collaborate with cybersecurity team to support network security initiatives, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical network incidents and outages
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity efforts related to network infrastructure, including DR testing and failover procedures

Skills

Enterprise networking

SD-WAN technologies

Firewall administration

VPN configuration

Network monitoring

TCP/IP & DNS

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Network Engineering

Associate's degree considered

Tools

Cisco Meraki

Fortinet

VeloCloud

Palo Alto

SolarWinds

PRTG

Cisco DNA Center

Job description

American Vanguard is seeking a Network Administrator to manage enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites, ensuring uptime and security. This on-site role in Irvine involves SD-WAN, routers, switches, and firewall administration, with disaster recovery and change-management responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on experience, familiarity with SD-WAN and cloud networking, and relevant certifications. Bachelor's degree preferred; associate degree considered.