Network Administrator

Network Administrator (Cybersecurity-Focused)Location: Southfield, MI Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site At this moment we are not considering any applications outside of Michigan.Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Network Administrator with strong cybersecurity expertise to design, secure, and support our enterprise network infrastructure. This role is critical to protecting organizational data, ensuring network reliability, and proactively defending against cyber threats.This is a hands-on, engineering-focused role —not a policy-only or compliance-only position. The ideal candidate must be comfortable troubleshooting firewalls, VPN tunnels, routing issues, and real-time security events in production environments.This role will also support and optimize our Rapid7 (InsightIDR) platform, including agent deployment, log ingestion, alert investigation, and integration with network and endpoint systems.Key ResponsibilitiesNetwork Infrastructure & OperationsDesign, deploy, monitor, and maintain LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, and cloud-connected networksEnsure performance, scalability, uptime, and securityTroubleshoot complex issues and lead root-cause analysisCybersecurity & Risk ManagementAct as a frontline defender against cyber threatsImplement security controls (IDS/IPS, segmentation, zero-trust)Investigate threats using logs from firewalls, endpoints, and SIEM toolsIdentify and remediate issues like brute force attacks, VPN abuse, and DNS anomaliesFirewall & WatchGuard AdministrationOwn firewall architecture and policy designConfigure and manage WatchGuard firewallsTroubleshoot site-to-site VPN issues (e.g., Phase 1 up / Phase 2 down)SIEM / Rapid7 OperationsDeploy and manage Rapid7 Insight Agent (via GPO, scripts, or RMM)Maintain log ingestion from AD, servers, firewalls, and endpointsInvestigate alerts and tune detections in InsightIDRWhat You BringExperience3–5+ years of hands-on network and security experienceStrong experience with firewalls, VPNs, and real-time troubleshootingTechnical SkillsSolid knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and VPNsExperience with SIEM tools (Rapid7 preferred)Familiarity with Active Directory and endpoint securityCertificationsWatchGuard experience strongly preferred (certification a plus)Preferred: Security+, Network+, CCNA, or similarCore CompetenciesStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to work independently in high-pressure environmentsDetail-oriented with a strong security-first mindsetClear communication and cross-team collaborationWhy Join EPIC Health?High-impact role protecting critical systemsHands-on environment with real-world challengesGrowth in both networking and cybersecurityCollaborative, mission-driven teamReady to Make an Impact?Apply today and help secure the future of healthcare at EPIC Health.Visit Background checks are required for this role.