Network Administrator
HIGHLIGHTS
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Position Type: Direct Hire
Hourly / Salary: BOE
Residency Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY
We’re hiring a Network Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of enterprise campus, data center, and cloud networks. This role supports distributed partner environments and ensures high availability, performance, and security across LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure.
Core Skills & Taxonomy Tags
Network Architecture & Engineering
Tags: Network Design, LAN, WAN, WLAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, Campus Networking, Data Center Networking, Cloud Networking, Network Lifecycle Management
- Design, implement, and support MPLS-based campus networks
- Integrate data center and cloud networking solutions
- Lead redesigns, upgrades, and lifecycle planning
Routing, Switching & Protocols
Tags: Routing, Switching, TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, VXLAN, ACI
- Configure and troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3 environments
- Perform packet capture and advanced network diagnostics
Network Security & Access
Tags: Firewalls, VPN, Network Security, Secure Remote Access, Load Balancing, High Availability
- Manage firewall platforms and VPN solutions
- Support load balancing and failover configurations
- Ensure 24/7 network availability and performance
Technologies:
Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, Arista, Aruba, Extreme Wireless
Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto, SonicWall
F5, Citrix
Cisco Catalyst Center, SD-WAN platforms, AWS networking
Operations & Collaboration
Tags: Network Monitoring, Incident Response, Root Cause Analysis, Vendor Management, Mentorship, Technical Documentation
- Monitor and troubleshoot enterprise environments
- Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders on solution design
- Mentor junior network administrators
- Participate in on-call rotation and after-hours support
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional network administration experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Strong routing & switching expertise in campus/data center environments
Preferred Certifications:
CCNA | ITIL Foundation | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Work Environment
Hybrid role (majority on-site). Participation in on-call rotation required. Frequent inter-campus travel.
If you’re a technically strong, hands-on network professional who thrives in complex, multi-site environments and enjoys both design and troubleshooting, we’d love to connect.
"We are GTN – The Go To Network"
