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Network Administrator

Crane Worldwide Logistics
Itasca, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026

Essential Job Functions

  • Support, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure including firewalls, switches, wireless access points, and branch connectivity.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues across LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and SD-WAN environments supporting regional and remote locations.
  • Administer and troubleshoot firewall policies, NAT, routing, and VPN solutions including site-to-site IPsec, SSL VPN, and remote access clients.
  • Coordinate circuit provisioning, ISP/carrier activities, and connectivity across MPLS, DIA, broadband, and LTE/5G services; perform testing and failover validation.
  • Monitor network performance, analyze traffic patterns, perform packet captures, and resolve connectivity and application performance issues.
  • Support wireless networks through troubleshooting, optimization, RF analysis, and site survey activities.
  • Execute approved network changes, maintain documentation and network diagrams, and adhere to established configuration and security standards.
  • Manage Jira support tickets, provide branch and field support, participate in on-call rotations, and travel as required (up to 50%).

    Education & Experience

    • Minimum 3 years of experience supporting enterprise network and IT infrastructure environments.
    • Previous experience as a Network Administrator, Network Support Engineer, or similar technical role.
    • Experience troubleshooting switching, routing, firewalls, wireless networking, and VPN technologies.
    • Experience supporting multiple sites, branch offices, or distributed enterprise environments.
    • Strong understanding of network troubleshooting methodologies, incident management, and operational support processes.

    Preferred Experience/Skills

    • Hands-on experience with Fortinet platforms (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient, FortiNAC) including firewall policy troubleshooting, SD-WAN, and high-availability environments.
    • Strong networking expertise across Layer 2/3 technologies (VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, DHCP, DNS, QoS) and enterprise network security solutions.
    • Experience with Network Access Control (802.1X, RADIUS, device profiling, policy enforcement) and wireless troubleshooting using tools like Ruckus, Hamina, Kismet, or Ekahau.
    • Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix, Wireshark, Syslog, Datadog, and Splunk.
    • Working knowledge of automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Ansible) along with relevant certifications (Fortinet FCA/NSE/FCP, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent).

    Physical Requirements

    • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
    • Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, some light lifting may be required in some instances.
    • Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment

    WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?

    At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.

    We offer:

    • Quarterly Incentive Plan
    • 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
    • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
    • Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
    • Employee Referral Bonuses
    • Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
    • Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
    • Employee Discounts
    • Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

    Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.

    Disclaimer:

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

    This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

    More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify 

    Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.

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