Network Administrator

Metronet

Network Administrator responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure and security systems. Ensuring performance and security of wired and wireless environments.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNSFirewallsLinuxSwitchingUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Network Administrator, you are responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of enterprise network infrastructure and security systems.
This role equally emphasizes network engineering and network security, ensuring the performance, reliability, and protection of the organization’s wired and wireless environments.
The position combines hands-on expertise in routing, switching, and wireless technologies with the deployment and management of firewalls, security policies, and threat mitigation controls.
Designing and deploying network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
Monitor network and security performance; proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
Implement and maintain security controls such as segmentation, ACLs, zero trust principles, and policy enforcement
Diagnosing and resolving network problems, including hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
Develop and maintain network and security documentation including diagrams, standards, and procedures
Forecasting network growth and capacity requirements.
Coordinating with network equipment vendors for support and maintenance.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree or better in related field or 2+ years of related work experience minimum
2+ years of experience with networking in an enterprise environment
Industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred.
Good understanding of networking architectures, standards and protocols
Experience with firewalls (Firepower, PaloAlto FortiGate), network security concepts, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
Ability to communicate technical matters to both peers and non-technical counterparts
Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems.
General familiarity with DNS
Experience Configuring, deploying, and maintaining Cisco network devices
Understanding of cloud computing platforms
Good oral and written communication skills
Detail-oriented organizational skills
Dependability, adaptability, flexibility and creativity
Ability to understand complex issues
Professional attitude
On-call availability
Willingness to work as a team and independently.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

80% of medical premiums paid by the company
company-paid disability and life insurance
401(k)-company match
discounted services within coverage areas

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Hard Skills & Tools

network engineeringnetwork securityroutingswitchingfirewallstroubleshootingnetwork documentationnetwork growth forecastingnetwork protocolscloud computing

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsdependabilityadaptabilityflexibilitycreativityproblem resolutionteamworkattention to detailability to understand complex issues

Certifications

CompTIA Network+Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)