On-Site Network Administrator — WAN/LAN & Security

Talentify; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, KS is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to design, implement, and maintain the company’s LAN/WAN infrastructure with emphasis on security and reliability. This on-site role requires coordinating with IT teams and vendors, performing firmware updates, and ensuring system health across multiple facilities in Kansas.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in network administration, strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VPNs, and firewall management, plus hands-on

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on network administration or engineering required.
• Experience with LAN/WAN, switching, wireless, VPNs, and network security best practices.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Kansas.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure and security controls.
• Coordinate with service providers and vendors on circuit upgrades and issues.
• Plan and execute firmware and software updates for network devices.
• Monitor network health and performance; document incidents and resolutions.
• Provide support for connectivity issues affecting end users and business operations.
• Ensure backups of network device configurations and proper change control.

Skills

Network administration

TCP/IP

Network security

Firewall management

VPN technologies

Networking performance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/IS or related

Tools

None

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, KS is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to design, implement, and maintain the company’s LAN/WAN infrastructure with emphasis on security and reliability. This on-site role requires coordinating with IT teams and vendors, performing firmware updates, and ensuring system health across multiple facilities in Kansas.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in network administration, strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VPNs, and firewall management, plus hands-on