Network Administrator (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Wilsonville, OR (Hybrid)

Annual Salary: $80K to $90K

Overview:

We're seeking a skilled Network Administrator to join a small IT Infrastructure team in a hybrid work environment. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining and supporting LAN/WAN environments across multiple locations, including a cloud data center. You'll be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance, and security of the network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure across 10 sites and a cloud data center
• Support, configure, and troubleshoot firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and wireless systems
• Collaborate with the senior network engineer on network design and planning
• Perform hardware/software upgrades, patching, and firmware updates
• Monitor network security, performance, and health using industry tools
• Manage change control processes for firewall policies, ACLs, and configurations
• Maintain accurate network documentation (e.g., topology diagrams, inventories)
• Support network lifecycle tasks including procurement, licensing, and decommissioning
• Participate in on-call rotation and occasional after-hours maintenance
• Travel as needed to install or support network gear at remote offices
• Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve network issues
• Assist in ongoing IT infrastructure projects and initiatives

Requirements:

• 3+ years' experience with routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless technologies
• Experience supporting network gear in multi-site environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of networking best practices
• Familiarity with network security and access control (e.g., Cisco ISE, 802.1X)
• Knowledge of WAN technologies (IPSec, SD-WAN) and QoS principles
• Comfortable with cloud networking (AWS, Azure)
• Proficiency with network monitoring and ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field - or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication, documentation, and time management skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and travel domestically/internationally as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Palo Alto experience (PCNSA, PCNSE, or PCCET certifications)
• Cisco IOS, Nexus, and Meraki experience (CCNA/CCNP preferred)
• Experience with Cradlepoint routers and Fortinet (NSE4/5/6/7 certifications)
• Network performance monitoring and optimization experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.