Senior Network Administrator

Network Administrator – Contract to Hire (3–6 Months)

Location:

Thornton, CO (100% Onsite)
Target Salary on Conversion: $120,000–$150,000

A multi-entity industrial manufacturing group is hiring a network administrator to help stabilize, standardize, and secure infrastructure across multiple operating units. This is a contract-to-hire role, onsite in Thornton, Colorado, with the opportunity to convert to full-time based on performance and organizational alignment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys hands-on work with infrastructure, and brings strong initiative and respectful confidence to their approach.

• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot VMware environments, LAN/WAN, firewalls, and other infrastructure components
• Oversee user access, DNS/DHCP, and Group Policy in Active Directory and Azure AD
• Administer and support Windows Server, O365, and backup solutions
• Monitor networks for performance, stability, and security threats; lead Tier III incident response
• Collaborate with IT leadership to propose improvements, set standards, and document network configurations
• Partner with cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure compliance with best practices
• Create and manage user roles, permissions, and backup strategies
• Support ongoing infrastructure upgrades, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
• Occasional travel (up to 30%) for project or site-level support

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 8–10+ years of experience in infrastructure and network administration
• Hands‑on experience with VMware, Windows Server, Azure AD, Group Policy, Power Shell, O365, LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP
• Knowledge of Fortinet firewall technologies, VPN, and multi‑factor authentication
• Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills; able to work independently
• Professional, collaborative demeanor with the confidence to drive results respectfully

Preferred/Bonus

Skills:

• Familiarity with Fortinet firewalls, Uni Fi switching, LANSweeper, Mimecast
• Experience with Synology appliances, backup solutions, or SAN storage (EMC, Cisco, Dell)
• Exposure to CMMC and NIST frameworks
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, or CCNP

• Standard:
  Monday–Friday, 8-hour day shift
• Flexibility for after‑hours or weekend support as needed during critical project phases
• Onsite requirement in Thornton, CO
• Indoor and outdoor work may be required; must be able to lift light‑to‑moderate equipment and navigate facility settings

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program

• Join a growing organization with significant investment in IT modernization
• Be part of a team that values independence, initiative, and low‑ego collaboration
• Opportunity to shape infrastructure practices and own key technical decisions

$120,000‑$150,000 per year