Title: Network Administrator

Location: Phoenix, AZ - Hybrid/Remote

Type: Full-Time Permanent

Compensation: $90,000-100,000

This role supports enterprise and distributed network environments across campus, data center, and cloud platforms. The Network Administrator manages the full lifecycle of wired, wireless, and cloud-connected infrastructure while ensuring high availability, security, and performance. This position partners closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to design, implement, and maintain scalable network solutions.

Your role:

·        Design, implement, and maintain LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure across campus, data center, and cloud environments.

·        Manage MPLS-based campus networks and support cloud connectivity and SD-WAN integrations.

·        Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall, and load-balancing technologies.

·        Monitor network performance and resolve complex issues to maintain 24/7 system availability.

·        Collaborate with internal teams and third-party vendors to assess needs, recommend solutions, and execute network projects.

·        Evaluate hardware and software proposals and contribute to lifecycle planning and modernization efforts.

·        Present network designs and technical recommendations to leadership using diagrams and presentation tools.

·        Document configurations, processes, and architecture to support operational continuity.

·        Mentor junior administrators and provide technical guidance on troubleshooting and implementation.

·        Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as required.

What you’ve got:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field, plus three years of professional network administration experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·        Hands-on experience with routing and switching protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and SD-WAN.

·        Experience supporting campus and data center technologies such as VXLAN or ACI.

·        Strong troubleshooting skills including packet capture analysis and network diagnostics.

·        Experience with Cisco Catalyst and Nexus, Arista, Aruba, or Extreme wireless platforms.

·        Familiarity with firewalls including Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto, or SonicWall.

·        Experience supporting VPN technologies and load balancers such as Citrix or F5.

·        Working knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Center and cloud networking tools.

·        Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and participate in on-call rotation.

·        Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Preferred:

·        Cisco CCNA or comparable certification.

·        ITIL Foundation certification.

·        AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.

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