Network Administrator

Pearster

Network Administrator responsible for daily management, support, and maintenance of networks. Ensuring security and performance of critical systems for a leading Canadian client.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Firewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and other related infrastructures.
Set up and configure network hardware (Palo Alto, Cisco, BIG-IP, and Arista) (firewalls, load balancers, routers, switches, wireless access points, etc.).
Responsible for the escalations occurring in daily operations, including business-as-usual service and change requests, incident investigation, remediation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network services, local and wide area network connections, and Datacenter.
Rotational on-call is required to support 24/7 important and production systems.
Participate in projects, design, implementation, installation, and configuration of Network Infrastructure systems.
Continuously monitor the network's performance to ensure stability and resolve issues promptly.
Conduct regular network security audits and ensure compliance with security policies.
Plan and execute hardware and software upgrades and patches as necessary to maintain optimal network performance.
Maintain detailed network documentation for all configurations, procedures, and hardware inventories.
Document troubleshooting steps and network modifications.
Work closely with IT teams, vendors, and other departments to ensure the network meets the organization's needs.
Conduct regular analysis of network traffic and performance metrics.
Identify potential bottlenecks, optimize network performance, and recommend improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent English.
Proven experience managing LAN, WAN, and Datacenter network environments.
Strong hands-on experience configuring and supporting network hardware such as F5 BigIP, Cisco (Cisco ACI and Cisco Nexus) and Palo Alto.
Solid knowledge of firewalls, load balancers, routers, switches, and wireless access points.
Experience handling daily operations escalations, including incident investigation, troubleshooting, remediation, and change requests (BAU).
Experience monitoring network services and performance to ensure stability and high availability.
Availability for rotational on-call support (24/7) for critical production systems.
Experience participating in network projects, including design, implementation, installation, and configuration.
Knowledge of network security best practices, security audits, and compliance with security policies.
Experience planning and executing network hardware and software upgrades and patching.
Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including configurations, procedures, inventories, and changes.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate network traffic and performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements.
Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from anywhere with true flexibility and freedom.
Earn in USD with compensation that matches your expertise.
Recharge confidently with dedicated paid time off.
Advance your career with fully covered international certifications.
Access coworking spaces worldwide whenever you want a professional setup.
Strengthen your English and expand your global reach.
Connect and have fun with activities that unite our international team.
Feel appreciated with personalized gifts and a thoughtful welcome kit.
Grow our community and earn through our referral program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

LAN managementWAN managementnetwork hardware configurationincident investigationtroubleshootingnetwork performance monitoringnetwork security auditshardware upgradessoftware upgradesnetwork documentation

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skillscollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detail