Sr Network Administrator

Sr Network Administrator It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better. We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing. We are an ITAR Regulated Company and to be considered for Employment with us you must be either a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident This role is onsite at our Golden, Colorado Headquarters location. Shape the Network. Drive the Execution. We're looking for a Senior Network Administrator who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. In this role, you'll partner with the Global Network Manager to shape and deliver the next generation of our global network through advanced networking, cloud connectivity, automation, and AI-enabled operations. You'll be hands-on with configurations, troubleshooting, and optimizations, while also contributing your expertise to strategic planning and enterprise architecture discussions. Lead Projects. Mentor the Team. Make an Impact. You'll take ownership of executing large-scale initiatives, from multi-site implementations to advanced security integrations, ensuring they're delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. As the go-to technical lead, you'll mentor other network team members, fostering skill growth, and a culture of continuous improvement. If you're looking for a role where your technical depth, leadership, and collaborative mindset can directly influence both daily operations and long-term strategy, this is your opportunity. Roles & Responsibilities Technical Leadership, Strategy & Execution Serve as the technical lead for complex network and telecommunications projects, including multi-site implementations, major upgrades, and cloud/network integrations. Act as the highest level of technical escalation for complex issues. Partner with the Global Network Manager to interpret business and technology requirements, recommend enterprise architecture best practices, shape long-term roadmaps, and support investment decisions. Collaborate with IT teams, vendors and service providers to perform advanced configuration, deployment, and optimization of enterprise network equipment, security appliances, and hybrid/multi-cloud networking solutions, including secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments. Maintain deep technical expertise in routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, and network monitoring systems. Project Management & Collaboration Lead planning and execution of large-scale network initiatives, ensuring milestones are met, risks are managed, and stakeholders are informed. Collaborate with business units to translate operational needs into secure, high-performance, network solutions. Operations, Mentoring & Continuous Improvement Proactively monitor network performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, leveraging automation, orchestration, AI-enabled monitoring, intelligent troubleshooting capabilities, and analytics to predict and prevent issues. Maintain detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks. Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network infrastructure. Identify and implement improvements in security, performance, and operational efficiency. Mentor and guide network team members, fostering skill growth and a culture of continuous improvement. Governance & Standards In collaboration with the Global Network Manager, develop, enforce, and maintain network policies, procedures, and configuration standards in alignment with security requirements, corporate policies, and applicable regulations. Stay current with emerging technologies and trends, including cloud networking, automation, AI-assisted operations, and cybersecurity innovations, recommending adoption where appropriate. Job Requirements: Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in IT related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 6+ years in network administration. Functio #J-18808-Ljbffr