Network Administrator

Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet! Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing fiber‑optic powerhouses? Welcome to Metronet, where we don’t just build networks; we build communities. Network Administrator As a Network Administrator, you are responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of enterprise network infrastructure and security systems. This role equally emphasizes network engineering and network security, ensuring the performance, reliability, and protection of the organization’s wired and wireless environments. The position combines hands‑on expertise in routing, switching, and wireless technologies with the deployment and management of firewalls, security policies, and threat mitigation controls. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in both networking and cybersecurity, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, secure network environments, and support a distributed enterprise infrastructure. Essential Job Functions Designing and deploying network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices. Monitor network and security performance; proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues. Implement and maintain security controls such as segmentation, ACLs, zero‑trust principles, and policy enforcement. Diagnosing and resolving network problems, including hardware, software, and connectivity issues. Develop and maintain network and security documentation including diagrams, standards, and procedures. Forecasting network growth and capacity requirements. Coordinating with network equipment vendors for support and maintenance. All other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications and Requirements Associate degree or better in a related field or 2+ years of related work experience. 2+ years of experience with networking in an enterprise environment. Industry‑recognized certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred. Good understanding of networking architectures, standards, and protocols. Experience with firewalls (Firepower, PaloAlto FortiGate), network security concepts, troubleshooting, and problem resolution. Ability to communicate technical matters to both peers and non‑technical counterparts. Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems. General familiarity with DNS. Experience configuring, deploying, and maintaining Cisco network devices. Understanding of cloud computing platforms. Good oral and written communication skills. Detail‑oriented organizational skills. Dependability, adaptability, flexibility, and creativity. Ability to understand complex issues. Professional attitude. On‑call availability. Willingness to work as a team and independently. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Pay Range - $65,000 - $85,000 #LI-AF1 Metronet is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr