Sr Network Administrator

O'Reilly Auto Parts; United States; Remote; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to oversee Wi-Fi networks. Responsibilities include network optimization, collaboration with engineers, and providing advanced support for service requests. Applicants should have over 3 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Join our team for a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive wages & paid time off

Stock purchase plan

401k with employer contributions starting day one

Medical, dental, & vision insurance with optional FSA

Tuition educational assistance programs

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Wi-Fi/network administration is required.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco/Aruba platforms, network access control is a plus.
• Ability to analyze wireless logs and user metrics to diagnose issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize campus-wide Wi-Fi networks and access points.
• Collaborate with network engineers to integrate infrastructure.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for networking-related service requests.

Skills

Wi-Fi / network administration

802.11 wireless protocols

Network monitoring tools

TCP/IP

Network security protocols

Scripting tools

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field

Tools

Ekahau

AirMagnet

NetSpot

Job description

Compensation Pay Range:

$84,400.00 - $126,600.00

The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly performance, or premiums may be paid in amounts ranging per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Under general supervision, a Senior Network Administrator installs, configures and maintains the servers and related systems required to support the O'Reilly computing environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Monitor, maintain, and optimize campus-wide Wi-Fi networks, including wireless controllers, access points, and authentication services (e.g., RADIUS, WPA2/3, 802.1X).

Perform regular assessments of wireless coverage, signal strength, interference, and client density using site survey tools.

Configure and manage Wi-Fi access policies, SSIDs, VLANs, and QoS parameters for various user groups and campus zones.

Collaborate with network engineers to integrate Wi-Fi infrastructure with core switching and routing systems.

Handle incident response and troubleshooting for Wi-Fi connectivity and performance issues reported by end users.

Support onboarding and configuration of BYOD and institutional devices on wireless networks.

Document network changes, asset inventories, topologies, and configuration standards.

Stay current with best practices and emerging technologies in wireless networking, especially for large-scale, high-density environments like academic or healthcare campuses.

Assist with firmware updates, security patches, and scheduled maintenance for wireless devices and controllers.

Provide Tier 2/3 support for networking-related service requests and coordinate with vendors as needed.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Required:

3+ years of experience in Wi-Fi / network administration, preferably in an enterprise or campus environment

Strong working knowledge of 802.11 wireless protocols, Aruba/Cisco/Mist/UniFi platforms, and network monitoring tools (e.g., Ekahau, AirMagnet, NetSpot)

Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, firewalls, and network security protocols

Experience with network access control (NAC) systems and authentication services (RADIUS, LDAP, SAML)

Ability to analyze wireless logs, AP statistics, and user metrics to diagnose issues

Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (Python, Ansible, CLI scripts) is a plus

Excellent documentation, communication, and time-management skills

Desired:

A bachelors of science in a technology related field

Experience with scripting and automation tools used in server environments

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs

• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.