System Administrator II - Network

flyover-chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Benefits

Job summary

Flyover Attractions is seeking a System Administrator II - Network to own and evolve our LAN/WAN, firewall, VPN, and wireless across Chicago and Las Vegas locations. You will help standardize configurations, document the network, and ensure secure, reliable connectivity for guest-facing systems.

The role combines on-site work with a flexible hybrid schedule, offering opportunities to collaborate with the IT Director and site teams while addressing urgent incidents and capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in network administration or engineering across multiple sites.
• Hands-on with enterprise switching and routing; VLANs, OSPF/BGP or static routing, QoS.
• Firewall administration (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, or similar) and VPN configuration.
• Strong troubleshooting under time pressure and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN across multiple sites.
• Administer firewalls, VPNs, and security controls.
• Deploy and manage enterprise wireless networks.
• Monitor network health, set up alerts, and respond to incidents.
• Maintain network documentation, IP management, and change records.
• Collaborate with vendors/ISPs on circuits and capacity planning.
• Define standards and share knowledge as network SME.
• Handle Level 1 tasks on-site up to 4 hours/week; remote support by IT team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

TCP/IP

Routing

Switching

DNS

DHCP

Subnetting

Firewall

VPN

Network security

Wireless design

Monitoring

Autonomy

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

Meraki

Aruba

SD-WAN

Azure

AWS

Scripting/Automation

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco ASA

Job description

About Flyover Attractions

Flyover is an award-winning immersive flying theatre experience that transports guests through the planet's most epic places. The attraction utilizes flight motion seats engineered to swoop, dip and turn, giving guests a feeling of flight, while a 65-foot spherical screen provides guests with an unparalleled fight across iconic locations and natural landscapes. Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, to create an unforgettable entertainment experience. Flyover attractions are located in Chicago; Las Vegas; Reykjavik, Iceland; and Vancouver, Canada.

About the role

The System Administrator II - Network owns our network and connectivity infrastructure end to end across sites, from core switching and routing to wireless, firewalls, and VPN. This role is the network subject matter expert on the IT team and keeps our locations reliably connected, secure, and performant, working closely with the IT Director and site teams. As the IT team member based at this location, the role also handles occasional Level 1 IT tasks that need to be done in person (no more than about four hours per week) and works a hybrid schedule, with on-site attendance expected when required. This role is posted in Chicago, IL or Las Vegas, NV. Early priorities include documenting the current network, closing security gaps, and standardizing configuration across sites.

Compensation

• $80,000-$90,000USD/annually
• Extended Benefits

What you'll do

• Design, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN, switching, and routing across multiple sites, including VLANs, inter-site connectivity, and performance monitoring
• Administer firewalls, VPNs, and network security controls: rules, segmentation, and secure remote access
• Deploy and manage enterprise wireless (controllers, access points, SSIDs, coverage and capacity planning)
• Monitor network health and availability, set up alerting, and respond to incidents, outages, and performance issues
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, IP address management, and change records
• Partner with vendors and ISPs on circuits, escalations, and hardware, and manage refresh and capacity planning
• Serve as the network SME within the IT team: define standards, share knowledge with peers, and evaluate new technologies as the environment evolves
• As the IT team member on site at this location, handle Level 1 tasks that need to be done in person (hardware setup and swaps, printer and peripheral issues, hands-on troubleshooting), up to about 4 hours per week; remote support is handled by the broader IT team
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong network fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, subnetting
• Firewall, VPN, and network security configuration and troubleshooting
• Wireless design, deployment, and optimization
• Able to diagnose complex connectivity and performance issues, including under time pressure
• Self-directed: comfortable owning a domain and setting priorities with minimal oversight while collaborating across a cross-functional IT team
• Comfortable handling occasional hands-on Level 1 IT tasks, such as desktop, printer, and peripheral troubleshooting, with a customer service mindset

Education & Experience

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

IDEAL EXPERIENCE:

You won’t need every item on this list. If you meet most of it, we encourage you to apply.

• 5+ years in network administration or engineering, including time owning a multi-site network end to end
• Hands-on with enterprise switching and routing (VLANs, OSPF/BGP or static routing, QoS)
• Firewall administration (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, or similar) and VPN configuration
• Enterprise wireless design and administration; network monitoring tools and structured troubleshooting
• Preferred: SD-WAN; Meraki or Aruba; cloud networking (Azure/AWS); scripting/automation; CCNA/CCNP or equivalent; small-team background wearing multiple hats

Welcoming All Applicants

At Flyover, we value a strong team built on respect and professionalism. We seek individuals who bring talent, enthusiasm, and a commitment to great guest experiences. Our hiring decisions are based on skills and qualifications, as well as alignment with our mission and values.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform each task effectively. We welcome all applicants and are happy to provide accommodation upon request.