Network Administrator, Beverly Hills, CA

Network Administrator, Beverly Hills, CAOwn the infrastructure. Lead the modernization. Work in one of the most scrutinized, high-expectation public-sector environments in Southern California.A well-regarded public-sector organization in Beverly Hills is seeking a Network Administrator. This is not a caretaker role. The previous incumbent held the seat for 15 years. The organization is now launching major infrastructure upgrades, a data center relocation, and a voice platform migration — and this person will be the technical lead driving that work.Why This Role Stands OutYou are the senior technical authority for network, server, wireless, firewall, and infrastructure systems.You direct field technicians and contracted crews — not just configure devices.You own standards, architecture decisions, vendor selection, and project execution.Technology is treated as a strategic capability here, not a back-office cost center. Peers study this environment.Real ownership of multi-site campus networking, next-generation firewalls, enterprise wireless, Cisco Catalyst switching, virtualization, and upcoming modernization projects.What You'll OwnFull administration of switching, routing, wireless, firewalls, servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud infrastructureNetwork security, identity/access management, backup/DR, and monitoringDirection and quality control of field technicians performing installs and remediationScoping, planning, and execution of infrastructure upgrades, data center relocation, and VoIP/cloud calling migrationDocumentation, asset management, vendor coordination, and technical leadershipMust-Haves3+ years (5+ preferred) of progressive network/systems/infrastructure administration experienceHands-on enterprise switching, routing, wireless, and next-gen firewall work (Cisco or Aruba + Palo Alto strongly preferred)Server, storage, and virtualization administration experienceOwnership of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery systemsExperience directing field technicians or contracted install crewsAbility to work fully on-site in Beverly Hills, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMValid California driver's license and ability to pass background clearancesBachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)Strongly PreferredCCNA / CCNP, Network+, Security+, Microsoft, Azure, AWS, VMware, or equivalent certificationsMulti-site/campus fiber and distributed IDF/MDF experienceNetwork access control (ClearPass or equivalent)Public sector, education, or regulated environment backgroundEnd-to-end ownership of a network refresh or modernization projectComfort being the most senior technical person in the roomCompensationTwo structures available:W-2 : Up to $120,000 base + full benefits + paid holidays and PTOHourly contract : Up to $75/hour (all-inclusive). No benefits or paid time off.Location & ScheduleFully on-site in Beverly Hills. No remote or hybrid option. Planet Green Search