Network Administrator

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The Network Administrator is responsible for managing WAN, LAN, and WLAN infrastructure at sites across US and Canada. This hands‑on role requires critical thinking, deep technical expertise, and excellent organizational skills.

Monday‑Friday, Full‑Time, Exempt | Hybrid – 220 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL

• Install, configure, and upgrade routers, firewalls, switches, wireless access points, VPN tunnels, and SD‑WAN infrastructure.
• Manage rules, routes, policies, and ports across devices to ensure secure and consistent access for applications and employees.
• Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve connectivity issues for distribution centers, offices, and employees.
• Manage and monitor WAN circuits, collaborating with site leaders and ISPs.
• Perform site surveys to optimize network reliability and performance.
• Maintain network diagrams, operating procedures, and asset inventories.
• Support camera systems, badge access, and other physical security systems.
• Collaborate with IT and non‑IT stakeholders on cross‑functional projects with key network deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands‑on network administration experience.
• One or more of the following industry certifications; experience designing and deploying large‑scale wired and wireless solutions; hands‑on experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools; deep understanding of wireless fundamentals and RF analysis; expertise with protocols such as BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, DHCP, VPN, and RADIUS; experience with Palo Alto, Meraki, HP Aruba, or similar technologies; familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Entra/AD, and DNS.
• Strong technical, analytical, data collection, and problem‑solving skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with high attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and strong team collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally to US and Canada, with overnight stays as required.
• Participation in an on‑call rotation to respond to critical off‑hours incidents.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and perform tasks while standing for extended periods.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

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