Network Administrator

Network Administrator Onsite to Duluth, MN Role Overview Network Administrators are the backbone of an organization’s IT infrastructure. They are responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network systems, ensuring that internal and external communications are efficient, secure, and robust. Core Responsibilities Network Infrastructure Management Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks Manage LAN, WAN, intranets, VPNs, and MPLS circuits Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and uptime Apply patches, firmware updates, and maintain hardware inventory Plan and execute network changes via formal change control processes Cloud & Hybrid Networking Manage cloud networking on AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, and Google Cloud Oversee SD‑WAN deployment and cloud-based SaaS integration Ensure reliable, secure connectivity for remote and distributed workforce Support hybrid cloud environments across on‑prem and cloud-hosted workloads Configure and optimize cloud-native firewall and network access policies Technical Skills Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, QoS Firewall & VPN: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, IPSec, SSL VPN Cloud Networking: AWS / Azure / GCP networking fundamentals Scripting & Automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Terraform Wireless: Wi‑Fi 6/6E, controller management, site surveys Monitoring & Logging: SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog, SIEM integration Security Frameworks: Zero Trust, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2 ITSM: ITIL v4, ServiceNow, change & incident management Soft Skills Analytical Thinking: Diagnose complex, multi‑layer network issues quickly Communication: Translate technical issues for non‑technical stakeholders Attention to Detail: Config errors can cause major outages precision is critical Proactive Problem Solving: Identify risks before they become incidents Teamwork: Collaborate with NOC, SOC, service desk, and vendors Adaptability: Rapidly evolving technology landscape requires continuous learning #J-18808-Ljbffr