Network Administrator
forbes technical consultingOak Park (IL)
Network Administrator
Posted 19 days ago
forbes technical consultingOak Park (IL)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Network Administrator
Contract Duration:
24 MonthsWe are seeking an experienced Network Administrator to support the design, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of a large, multi-site enterprise network environment. This individual will work hands-on across Cisco and Fortinet technologies, supporting both on-premises and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong Cisco networking experience, hands-on Fortinet/FortiGate SD-WAN knowledge, and experience supporting network environments through organizational growth, acquisitions, or infrastructure integrations.
Responsibilities:
- Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco switching and wireless infrastructure
- Support and administer FortiGate SD-WAN environments
- Install and integrate switches, routers, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and related network technologies
- Support network environments across corporate offices, remote locations, and cloud platforms
- Monitor network performance, availability, security, and connectivity
- Troubleshoot network-related incidents and resolve issues for end users and remote administrators
- Support WAN connectivity and multiple WAN technologies
- Assist with network integrations related to mergers and acquisitions
- Support hybrid environments across on-premises, Azure, and AWSConfigure and support Cisco ISE or other Network Access Control (NAC) solutions
- Assist with cloud-based telecommunications solutions
- Perform network upgrades, patches, security configurations, and system maintenance
- Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, policies, and procedures
- Research and recommend network infrastructure improvements
- Cross-train technical team members and share network best practices
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in a Network Administrator, Network Engineer, or similar networking role
- Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies
- Experience designing, implementing, or administering FortiGate SD-WANStrong knowledge of Cisco switching, routing, and wireless infrastructure
- Experience with routing protocols including BGP, EIGRP, and MPLSExperience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, including Azure and/or AWSWorking knowledge of Cisco ISE or similar NAC solutionsExperience configuring and monitoring enterprise Wi-Fi networks
- Strong knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, WAN connectivity, and network security
- Strong troubleshooting, organization, prioritization, and communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting network infrastructure during mergers, acquisitions, or enterprise integrations
- Cisco or other relevant networking certifications
- Experience with Windows and VMware environments
- Experience evaluating infrastructure requirements and recommending hardware, software, and network solutionsExperience training or supporting end users and technical team members
- Military/veteran background is a plus
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