Network Administrator

Network Administrator

Onsite to Duluth, MN

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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, Power Shell, Bash, Ansible, Terraform
• Wireless:
  Wi‑Fi 6/6E, controller management, site surveys
• Monitoring & Logging: SNMP, Net Flow, Syslog, SIEM integration
• Security Frameworks:
  Zero Trust, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2
• ITSM: ITIL v4, Service Now, change & incident management

• 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