Network Administrator / Network Infrastructure Engineer (Local Candidates Only)

Network Administrator / Network Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Shelbyville, Tennessee

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Work Environment: 100% Onsite

Salary Range: $70,000 – $95,000 per year

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (TN visa holders welcome)

No OPT/CPT/F1/H1B visas please!!

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a hands-on Network Administrator to manage and support the organization's network infrastructure, connectivity, and security environment. This individual will serve as the primary network resource within a small IT team and will be responsible for maintaining Fortinet-based networking systems, VPN connectivity, firewall administration, and multi-site communications.

This is not a pure network engineering role. The selected candidate will also participate in general IT operations, support end users, manage help desk tickets, and assist with infrastructure-related projects. The environment is highly collaborative and requires someone who is comfortable balancing network administration with hands-on user support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and maintain Fortinet infrastructure including FortiGate, FortiSwitch, and FortiAP environments

• Manage firewall configurations, policies, NAT rules, and network security controls

• Configure and troubleshoot SSL VPN and IPSec tunnel connectivity

• Support WAN connectivity, dual ISP environments, failover configurations, and site-to-site networking

• Monitor network performance, availability, and security

• Troubleshoot routing, switching, VLAN, subnetting, and connectivity issues

• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures

• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and hardware manufacturers for support and escalations

• Participate in ERP/EDI migration initiatives from a network infrastructure perspective

• Assist with future AWS/cloud integration projects

• Support end users, ticketing systems, mobile devices, and general IT operations as needed

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 6 years of relevant experience OR 4 years with a Bachelor's degree

• Strong Fortinet administration experience (most important requirement)

• Firewall configuration and management

• IPSec VPN configuration and troubleshooting

• VLANs, routing, switching, subnetting, and network architecture

• Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve network issues

• Experience supporting Windows environments and Active Directory

• Strong communication and customer service skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• AWS or cloud infrastructure exposure

• Cisco networking experience

• CCNA and/or CCNP certifications

• Fortinet NSE certifications

• Experience with dual ISP environments

• UniFi wireless bridge technologies

• Network monitoring tools

• SAP ERP and/or Radley EDI exposure

TEAM & ENVIRONMENT:

• Small IT team (approximately 3 members)

• Manufacturing facility supporting roughly 350 employees

• Fast-paced, hands-on environment

• Regular interaction with end users and production personnel

• Participation in after-hours support when critical issues arise

• Requires someone comfortable working both in office and production floor environments

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Senior-level network professional capable of working independently with minimal training

• Strong Fortinet background with hands-on firewall and VPN administration experience

• Comfortable working onsite full-time

• Willing to balance network engineering responsibilities with help desk and end-user support

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Service-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving

• Interested in supporting future cloud and infrastructure modernization initiatives