IT Network Administrator

Job Summary

The Network Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, management, and security of network and firewall infrastructure across multiple sites. This role ensures the reliability, performance, and security of all network and firewall systems, proactively manages network projects, and maintains comprehensive documentation. The Network Administrator leads all network related initiatives and is the primary owner of network and firewall operations.

Required Qualification

• s
  Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experienc
• e.3–5 years of experience in network administration with multi-site responsibilit
• y.Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and subnettin
• g.Hands-on experience with enterprise network equipment (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto, or similar
• ).Practical experience administering firewalls and VPN technologie
• s.Familiarity with network monitoring, diagnostic, and security tool
• s.Understanding of network security principles and best practice
• s.Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skill
• s.Experience with operating systems including Windows, UNIX, and Linu
• x.Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and work with minimal supervisio

n.
Preferred Qualificati

• ons
  Industry certifications such
• as:Cisco
• CCNACompTIA Network or Secur
• ity Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSA, or equiva
• lentExperience with cloud or hybrid networking environments (Azure, A
• WS).Exposure to scripting or automation (PowerShell, Pyth
• on).Experience supporting multi-site or global network infrastructu

res.
Duties & Responsibil

i

ties Network & Systems Administr

• ation
  Own, design, configure, and maintain network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless) across all company
• sites.Install, configure, and support network hardware (switches, routers, wireless access points, ser
• vers).Monitor network performance, capacity, and availability to ensure optimal uptime and reliab
• ility.Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and patching of network devices and sy
• stems.Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity and performance i
• ssues.Lead network-related projects, including system upgrades, expansions, and new site deploy
• ments.Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of network topology, configurations, and proce

dures.
Firewall & Network S

• ecurity
  Own, configure, manage, and maintain firewalls to protect network infrastructure at al
• l sites.Create, review, and maintain firewall rules, policies, and access control lists
• (ACLs).Monitor firewall logs and alerts to identify and respond to security
• threats.Manage VPN configurations for secure remote and site-to-site conne
• ctivity.Perform regular firewall policy reviews to ensure compliance with security st
• andards.Apply firewall firmware updates, patches, and rule optimi
• zations.Collaborate with security and IT teams to implement and enforce network security best pr
• actices.Lead incident response and remediation for network security
• events.Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network infrast

ructure.
Leadership & Docu

• mentation
  Serve as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all network and firewal
• l matters.Create and maintain departmental procedures and docu
• mentation.Prepare reports and records of network activities for m
• anagement.Provide guidance and leadership to junior network staff
• as needed.Perform all other duties as assigned related to network and firewall infra