Sr. Network Administrator

KARL STORZ; City of Auburn (NY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to ensure reliability, security, and performance of our global network infrastructure across manufacturing, distribution, and corporate locations.

In this hybrid role, you will lead network engineering efforts, optimize LAN/WAN, manage firewalls and VPNs, and partner with IT leadership to drive security initiatives and operational excellence. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise network engineering or network administration experience across multi-site environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong expertise with enterprise routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, and spanning tree.
• Hands-on experience administering firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, and Azure cloud connectivity.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues using monitoring, packet analysis, and diagnostic tools.
• Experience with scripting and automation technologies such as Python or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, and SD-WAN environments to ensure high availability and performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and root-cause analysis for complex network incidents and critical escalations.
• Administer and enhance routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and cloud connectivity solutions across multiple sites.
• Support Zero Trust initiatives through network segmentation, access control, certificate-based authentication, and security policy enforcement.
• Implement automation and configuration management practices using scripting and automation tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain proactive network monitoring, telemetry, and alerting capabilities to identify issues before they impact users.
• Partner with Information Security, Quality, and business stakeholders to support audits, compliance requirements, and vulnerability remediation.
• Mentor Network Administrators and contribute to long-term network strategy, capacity planning, and infrastructure modernization efforts.

Skills

Enterprise networking

BGP

OSPF

VLANs

QoS

Spanning tree

Firewall administration

VPN

Azure cloud connectivity

Scripting

Python

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Engineering

Tools

Azure

Job description

This role has a hybrid work schedule – 2 days from home and 3 days in our Auburn, MA office. Periodic travel may be required to support site implementations, infrastructure upgrades, training, and team initiatives. The compensation range for this role is between $82,400 - $107,100.

About KARL STORZ

From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.

About the Role

KARL STORZ is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to help ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our global network infrastructure. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for maintaining and optimizing enterprise networking environments across manufacturing, distribution, and corporate locations. You will contribute to network architecture improvements, drive operational excellence, and partner closely with Information Security and IT leadership to support a secure, scalable, and resilient technology environment.

This role has a hybrid work schedule – 2 days from home and 3 days in our Auburn, MA office. Periodic travel may be required to support site implementations, infrastructure upgrades, training, and team initiatives. The compensation range for this role is between $82,400 - $107,100.

What You'll Do

• - Oversee and optimize enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, and SD-WAN environments to ensure high availability and performance.
• - Lead troubleshooting efforts and root-cause analysis for complex network incidents and critical escalations.
• - Administer and enhance routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and cloud connectivity solutions across multiple sites.
• - Support Zero Trust initiatives through network segmentation, access control, certificate-based authentication, and security policy enforcement.
• - Implement automation and configuration management practices using scripting and automation tools to improve operational efficiency.
• - Maintain proactive network monitoring, telemetry, and alerting capabilities to identify issues before they impact users.
• - Partner with Information Security, Quality, and business stakeholders to support audits, compliance requirements, and vulnerability remediation.
• - Mentor Network Administrators and contribute to long-term network strategy, capacity planning, and infrastructure modernization efforts.

What You Bring

• - 5+ years of enterprise network engineering or network administration experience supporting multi-site environments.
• - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• - Strong expertise with enterprise routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, and spanning tree.
• - Hands-on experience administering firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, and Azure cloud connectivity solutions.
• - Proven ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues using monitoring, packet analysis, and diagnostic tools.
• - Experience with scripting and automation technologies such as Python or PowerShell.

Nice to Have

• - Industry certifications such as CCNP Enterprise, PCNSE, or Azure Network Engineer Associate.
• - Experience with SD-WAN, network access control (NAC), 802.1X, and micro-segmentation.
• - Knowledge of manufacturing, OT, IoMT, or regulated industry network environments.

What Will Make You Successful

• - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• - Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• - Experience mentoring peers and helping develop team capabilities.
• - Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong partnerships across IT, Security, and business functions.
• - Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and critical infrastructure needs.
• - Commitment to operational excellence, security best practices, and high-quality documentation.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you'll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.