Enterprise IT Network Administrator

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Enterprise IT Network Administrator responsible for managing and enhancing network infrastructure and IT systems. Supporting compliance with cybersecurity requirements in a regulated environment.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeSyracuse • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $88,000 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsSwitchingTCP/IPVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, and Internet connectivity.
Administer and support network hardware including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.
Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; proactively identify and resolve issues.
Manage network segmentation, VLANs, routing, switching, and access control policies.
Support multi-site connectivity and remote workforce infrastructure.
Assist in designing and maintaining secure network architectures that support compliance with CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 requirements.
Administer Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related services.
Support virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
Manage enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
Maintain endpoint management platforms and systems lifecycle processes.
Support cloud-integrated services including Microsoft 365, Azure, and related technologies.
Implement and maintain system configurations that align with security baselines and compliance requirements.
Implement and maintain security controls aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Manage firewalls, VPNs, endpoint security solutions, and identity management systems.
Participate in vulnerability management, patching, incident response, and remediation activities.
Assist with audits, documentation, and compliance initiatives related to defense industry requirements.
Monitor and investigate security alerts and suspicious activity.
Provide Tier II/III support for complex network and infrastructure issues.
Collaborate with Help Desk and engineering teams to resolve escalated technical problems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
8+ years of experience administering enterprise networks and infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and wireless technologies.
Experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft enterprise environments.
Experience managing firewalls and network security solutions.
Proficiency with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance analysis tools.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 requirements and cybersecurity controls within regulated or defense-related environments.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
paid parental leave
flexible time off
401(k) with employer contributions
life insurance
disability insurance
potential stock options

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Hard Skills & Tools

network infrastructure designLANWANVPNnetwork hardware administrationWindows ServerActive Directorynetwork security solutionscybersecurity principlesnetwork monitoring tools

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationdocumentationcollaboration

Certifications

CMMC Level 2NIST 800-171