Position Title: Network Admin

Employment Type: Direct Hire - W2, No C2C or third party vendors at this time

Work Schedule: Onsite in Mendota Heights

Salary Range: $95,000 -$105,000

No C2C or third-party vendors at this time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting a stable and secure network environment. This role oversees the configuration, performance, and ongoing maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintain and optimize overall network performance and reliability.
• Develop and operate network monitoring solutions to detect issues and performance trends.
• Conduct IP address management and auditing.
• Enhance network security by implementing policies, managing access controls, and enforcing security standards.
• Oversee end-to-end network architecture and infrastructure planning.
• Design system configurations and coordinate network hardware and system installation for multiple branch locations.
• Contribute to infrastructure and network architecture strategy and solution development.
• Establish, document, and enforce technical standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with third-party service providers to ensure high-quality delivery of network services.
• Support organizational goals by completing tasks and project deliverables as required.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain Cisco switches and wireless access points.
• Maintain firewalls and ensure vendors adhere to compliance and security requirements.
• Apply standardized IP addressing templates for each branch location.
• Create and maintain network documentation using Visio, Excel, and other tools.
• Lead projects involving ISP aggregation and related initiatives.
• Assist with integrating newly added locations into the enterprise network.
• Independently manage network infrastructure rollouts from planning through execution.
• Serve in an on-call capacity to support network or infrastructure outages and incidents.
• Configure network equipment and systems with minimal supervision.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network topologies, addressing schemes, and configurations.
• Manage hardware lifecycle, including identifying end-of-life equipment and coordinating upgrades or replacements.
• Monitor for network outages and respond immediately when issues arise.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
• CCNA or higher certification preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Minimum of 7 years of professional network engineering experience.
• Proven background in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise networks.
• Ability to track and manage budgetary considerations.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Extensive experience with network architecture and documentation.
• Previous experience leading major IT projects or rolling out multi-site infrastructures preferred.
• Strong project management and prioritization capabilities preferred.

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with peers, leadership, and end users.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Proficiency with Cisco Catalyst IOS, Aruba networking, site-to-site VPNs, SD-WAN, firewall administration, Layer 3 routing, Meraki wireless, RADIUS authentication, and CAT5e/CAT6 cabling and termination.

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.