Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Network Administrator responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience administering, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting networking technologies including Cisco, Palo Alto, Cradlepoint, and Fortinet across data center and remote site environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise network operating systems and applications, including Cisco IOS/NX-OS, PAN-OS, Cradlepoint, and Fortinet.
- Install, configure, and support routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
- Support and maintain Cisco and Palo Alto hardware and software across centralized and distributed environments.
- Implement and troubleshoot network architectures using TCP/IP, EIGRP, OSPF, STP, VLANs, and Layer 2/3 switching and routing.
- Monitor network performance using NetFlow, SNMP, Wireshark, SolarWinds, ExtraHop, and related diagnostic tools.
- Support Cradlepoint and cellular networking technologies for remote site connectivity and failover.
- Support data center and remote site networks, including high-availability and distributed environments.
- Provision and troubleshoot fiber and carrier Ethernet technologies and coordinate with vendors as required.
- Implement and maintain secure remote access solutions, including VPN, IPSec, and SD-WAN.
- Maintain network configuration databases and utilize network management tools for configuration tracking and performance analysis.
- Test and validate network hardware and software upgrades, enhancements, and new installations.
- Develop or modify scripts and tools to support network visibility, performance tracking, and reporting.
- Utilize CLI, Linux, and Windows utilities for network troubleshooting and diagnostics.
- Follow structured change management processes using ServiceNow and ITIL practices.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Collaborate with users, stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to resolve network-related issues.
- Research emerging networking technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience administering, configuring, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure.
- Hands‑on experience with Cisco IOS/NX-OS and Palo Alto PAN-OS.
- Experience with Cradlepoint and Fortinet technologies.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, EIGRP, OSPF, STP, VLANs, and Layer 2/3 switching and routing.
- Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure.
- Knowledge of VPN, IPSec, and SD-WAN technologies.
- Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools such as NetFlow, SNMP, Wireshark, SolarWinds, or ExtraHop.
- Knowledge of data center, remote site, and high-availability networking.
- Experience with fiber and carrier Ethernet technologies.
- Knowledge of Linux, Windows, and CLI-based network troubleshooting.
- Experience with ServiceNow, ITIL, or structured change management processes.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively with evolving requirements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.