Description Network AdministratorCompany OverviewA manufacturing and technology organization is seeking a Network Administrator to help support and scale critical infrastructure across multiple facilities and cloud environments. Based in Los Angeles, California, the company leverages cutting-edge automation, software, and engineering technologies to support highly regulated and mission-critical operations. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where network reliability, security, and scalability are essential to organizational success.
Role SummaryThe Network Administrator will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and supporting enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations, cloud platforms, and operational environments. This hands-on role will focus on network operations, site deployments, cloud networking, infrastructure automation, and ongoing performance optimization. The ideal candidate has experience supporting large, multi-site organizations within regulated industries and is passionate about building scalable, highly available network environments.
Key Responsibilities- Deploy and configure network infrastructure for new facilities, office expansions, and operational sites.
- Manage routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, firewalls, VPNs, and WAN connectivity.
- Design and support enterprise networking solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
- Build and maintain SD-WAN, site-to-site VPN, and remote access connectivity solutions.
- Support cloud networking platforms and connectivity between enterprise and cloud environments.
- Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for network provisioning and automation.
- Troubleshoot network performance, routing, DNS, DHCP, wireless, and connectivity issues.
- Collaborate with telecommunications providers to provision circuits and ensure network resiliency.
- Coordinate network installations, structured cabling, and infrastructure deployments with vendors and contractors.
- Support networking requirements for facility systems, security technologies, and operational infrastructure.
- Maintain network monitoring systems, documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks.
- Participate in incident response, on-call support rotations, and after-hours maintenance activities.
- Contribute to network architecture planning, security improvements, and long-term infrastructure initiatives.
Additional Details- Work model: 4-5 days onsite
- 10-20% travel required for facility deployments and infrastructure projects
- Participation in an on-call rotation and occasional after-hours maintenance activities
- Opportunity to support greenfield network deployments and large-scale expansion initiatives
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and satisfy applicable regulatory employment requirements
Requirements Required Qualifications- 5+ years of professional experience in network administration, network operations, or infrastructure engineering.
- Experience supporting large, multi-site enterprise environments within highly regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, wireless networking, and enterprise connectivity.
- Experience with Juniper networking technologies, including switches and wireless access points.
- Experience administering enterprise firewall and VPN solutions.
- Experience supporting cloud networking environments such as AWS or Azure.
- Experience troubleshooting complex network performance and connectivity issues.
- Familiarity with automation and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, Git, or similar tools.
- Experience supporting WAN, VPN, and site-to-site connectivity across multiple locations.
- Strong documentation, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)- Current CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certification.
- Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, GlobalProtect, and enterprise VPN technologies.
- Experience supporting AWS networking services, including VPCs, VPN gateways, and related cloud infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes networking concepts and containerized environments.
- Experience deploying and supporting high-availability production environments.
- Experience managing ISP relationships, telecommunications vendors, and circuit provisioning.
- Experience coordinating low-voltage, fiber, and structured cabling projects.
- Experience supporting physical security systems, access control, cameras, and IoT devices.
- Background in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, technology, finance, or other highly regulated industries.
- Experience with network automation, monitoring, and operational excellence initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits- $154,000 - $185,000
- Equity or stock option opportunities
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
- Partial dependent coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible vacation policy
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
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