Network Administrator

Love Your Mondays again! 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 will have 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 related field or 2+ years of related work experience minimum.

• 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.

Join us and find out what it means to love your career! At Metronet, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology combined with exceptional customer care. Our 100% fiber-optic technology ensures that we provide our customers with some of the fastest internet speeds in the world. As industry leaders in fiber-to-the-premise TV, voice, and internet services, we’re not just focused on expanding our networks—we’re focused on enriching the lives of those we serve. We value our associates because they are the cornerstone of our success. By joining the Metronet family, you’re stepping into a rewarding career in technology with a company dedicated to your growth and success. We’re in it to win it, and a key part of our strategy is to strengthen our business-to-business technology sales team with talented and hard-working individuals who aspire to be the next generation of technology leaders. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, we offer a competitive total compensation package, including 80% of medical premiums paid by the company, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a 401(k)-company match. Plus, enjoy discounted services within our coverage areas and thrive in a locally owned, friendly, and fun atmosphere. Discover more with Metronet — a company where your success builds stronger communities, and your future is limitless. 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 Pay Range - $65,000 - $85,000

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