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Base pay range
$105,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Brief Description
Senior IT Network Administrator– ABA Centers of America Corporate HQ
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
OUR MISSION
To provide clients and their families with compassionate, individualized, and comprehensive care, helping to navigate the social, emotional, communication, and daily living challenges experienced by those with autism. A place where we give families hope.
Position Summary & Purpose
The Senior IT Network Administrator will be part of a team responsible for the design, delivery, operations, monitoring, and management of private cloud, wide area, and local area networks (WAN/LAN), with a primary focus on cloud infrastructure and wireless area networks (WLANs) in multi-location environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network operations, security, and standardization, with the ability to ensure reliable and secure network performance across a growing organization. This role is operationally focused and will require hands-on management of network infrastructure, support for office expansions and construction projects, and adherence to IT service management processes.
The ideal candidate will also have experience in modern network security protocols, cloud networking, automation, and enterprise-scale IT operations. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work with cross-functional teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
The principal functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position.
Position’s Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following are duties and responsibilities that the IT Network Administrator shall provide:
- Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, including wired and wireless networks, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Design, deploy, and optimize wireless area networks (WLANs) and implement modern security protocols, such as WPA3 and 802.1X.
- Standardize network configurations across multiple office locations, maintaining up-to-date documentation and configuration templates.
- Plan and execute network build-outs for new office locations, coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and vendors.
- Order, manage, document, and manage network circuits from various network carriers and providers, ensuring proper tracking and timely provisioning for new centers.
- Implement and manage network access controls (NAC) and ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, including HIPAA and HITECH.
- Manage network operations using IT service management (ITSM) systems like ServiceNow, following ITIL best practices for incident, change, and problem management.
- Utilize network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, NewRelic, PRTG) to proactively identify and resolve performance issues, minimizing downtime.
- Generate and present network performance reports and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to align network plans with business objectives.
- Develop automation scripts and configurations using Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools to streamline network operations.
- Provide mentorship and knowledge-sharing to junior network administrators and IT staff.
- Participate in on-call support rotations for network-related incidents.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging network technologies to improve efficiency and security.
- Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based network architectures with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure networking services.
- Implement and optimize Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, and cloud-based firewalls.
- Ensure hybrid network connectivity between on-premise infrastructure and cloud environments, optimizing security, scalability, and performance.
- Work with Azure Load Balancers, Application Gateways, and DNS services to enhance network resilience and availability.
- Develop and maintain network security best practices within Azure, ensuring compliance with organizational security standards.
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
The Senior IT Network Administrator requires a minimum bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or a related field and:
- 8+ years of experience in an IT Support, IT Operations, or similar role with 3-5 years of experience as a Network Administrator or role with similar responsibilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points in a distributed, enterprise environment.
- Experience managing and administering highly distributed, multi-location networks using equipment from Cisco, Meraki, Ubiquiti, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar manufacturers.
- Experience working in an operational environment managing tickets, alerts, and notifications across multiple tools and systems.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPNs.
- Experience with wireless networking tools and technologies and familiarity with WPA3, 802.1X, and similar security features.
- Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools, such as SolarWinds, NewRelic, PRTG, or Wireshark.
- Working knowledge of SDWAN technologies and vendors (e.g., Cato, Zscaler, Aryaka, Fortinet, Cisco).
- Experience with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to enhance operational efficiency.
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure networking technologies, including Virtual WAN, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and hybrid network integrations.
- Working knowledge of cloud networking in hybrid environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud), including VPN and Direct Connect configurations.
- Understanding of Zero Trust networking concepts and modern security architectures.
- Experience with voice-over-IP (VoIP) solutions and network-based Quality of Service (QoS) optimization.
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring operational continuity.
- Excellent documentation skills for maintaining clear and consistent network standards and runbooks.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, CCNA, CCNP, Network+, JNCIA, or equivalent are preferred.
Summary
Full Benefits, Including:
- 21 paid days off (15 days of PTO, which increases with tenure, plus 6 holidays)
- Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
About ABA Centers Of America
Listed by Inc. magazine as the 5th fastest-growing private company in the U.S., we are focused on opening new clinics and remaining self-funded without private equity investment. Committed to our sustainability and philosophy of innovation, our Chairman and Founder received the country’s preeminent business award, Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 National Overall Award.
We are currently in 10 states with over 30 clinical service areas, and our roadmap will bring us to more than 50 clinical service areas over the next 12-24 months. We have the resources and talent usually found at a more mature organization, including fully staffed teams to support marketing, IT, accounting, and clinic growth.
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