Senior Network Administrator

IQ Clarity's client is seeking a Network Engineer / Senior Network Administrator to join a collaborative IT team. This role will be responsible for the design, implementation, security, and ongoing support of enterprise network environments. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on technical work, problem-solving, and contributing to a resilient and secure infrastructure.

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software
• Administer network and telecommunications systems following ITIL change management practices
• Create and maintain detailed network architecture and process documentation
• Partner with vendors and data centers for implementations, upgrades, and maintenance
• Monitor network and server performance to ensure reliability and efficiency
• Implement and support network security solutions
• Administer cloud-based VoIP solutions
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities
• Plan for network capacity, scalability, and storage needs
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans
• Collaborate cross-functionally on projects and initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in network administration, primarily in Cisco route/switch environments
• Preferred:
  Cisco CCNA certification (minimum), Cisco CCNP or Juniper equivalent routing/switching

• Strong experience with switch configuration and troubleshooting (VLANs, STP, trunks, Ether Channel, QoS)
• Hands-on knowledge of Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms
• Working knowledge of routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)
• Experience with DNS/DHCP in enterprise environments (Windows preferred)
• Network security expertise (firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, NAT/PAT, certificates)
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (Azure preferred)
• Experience with network monitoring and logging tools
• RADIUS authentication experience for network and wireless access
• VoIP experience (enterprise or cloud-based solutions a plus)