Mid-Level Network & Systems Infrastructure Administrator

<>Job Title: Mid-Level Network & Systems Infrastructure Administrator
Location: Onsite – Miami, FL,
Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 + benefits, National Non-Profit Values Driven Organization 
Reports To: VP of IT
Job Number: 7366<> <>We're seeking a hands-on Mid-Level Network & Systems Administrator to support a hybrid Cisco/Microsoft infrastructure across headquarters and distributed locations.<>This is an execution-focused role within a 16-person IT team. You will maintain and troubleshoot network, server, and endpoint systems — ensuring uptime, security, and operational stability. You will not be acting as an enterprise architect, but you will be expected to take ownership of issues and see them through to resolution.

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<>Core Responsibilities<>Cisco / Meraki Network Operations

• <>Administer Cisco Meraki (MX/MS/MR) environments
• <>Configure and manage VLAN segmentation (POS, corporate, guest)
• <>Create and modify firewall rules and ACLs
• <>Support site-to-site VPN connectivity
• <>Perform switch swaps and new location network setups
• <>Troubleshoot DHCP/DNS, routing, and network connectivity
• <>Utilize Cisco CLI for diagnostics and validation
• <>Monitor network performance and respond to alerts

<>Deep Cisco architecture design is not required, but solid operational competency is expected.

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<>Active Directory & Hybrid Identity

• <>Manage on-prem Active Directory
• <>Create and troubleshoot Group Policies
• <>Support Azure AD / Entra ID synchronization
• <>Administer identity and access controls
• <>Troubleshoot hybrid identity issues

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<>Endpoint & Device Management

• <>Administer Microsoft Intune policies
• <>Deploy and manage endpoint configurations
• <>Support Autopilot provisioning (if applicable)
• <>Enforce compliance and security policies
• <>Troubleshoot remote policy enforcement issues

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<>Server & Infrastructure Operations

• <>Administer Windows Server (2019+)
• <>Maintain DNS and DHCP services
• <>Support NAS and backup environments
• <>Perform server patch management
• <>Maintain system uptime and operational resilience

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<>IIS & Application Infrastructure Support

• <>Support Microsoft IIS-hosted applications
• <>Configure and troubleshoot IIS application pools and bindings
• <>Diagnose connectivity and performance issues related to IIS
• <>Coordinate with application and database teams when required

<>This is not a developer role, but the ability to troubleshoot IIS-related infrastructure issues is required.

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<>SQL Server Performance & Indexing Support

• <>Understand SQL Server indexing fundamentals
• <>Assist with identifying performance bottlenecks
• <>Support basic indexing adjustments under guidance
• <>Coordinate with database administrators when deeper optimization is required

<>This is not a DBA role, but familiarity with SQL performance impact and indexing concepts is expected.

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<>POS & Distributed Location Support

• <>Support POS-related VLAN segmentation and policies
• <>Ensure proper network access controls for retail/store environments
• <>Troubleshoot connectivity and local infrastructure issues

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<>Monitoring & Ticket Ownership

• <>Respond to infrastructure monitoring alerts
• <>Participate in round-robin ticketing environment
• <>Maintain high responsiveness and ownership
• <>Collaborate with security, systems, and service desk teams

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<>Required Qualifications

• <>4–8 years of infrastructure experience
• <>Hands-on Cisco Meraki administration
• <>VLAN and firewall rule configuration experience
• <>Active Directory and Group Policy management
• <>Azure AD hybrid experience
• <>Intune administration experience
• <>Windows Server administration
• <>IIS support experience
• <>Working knowledge of SQL indexing fundamentals
• <>Strong troubleshooting skills

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<>Preferred Qualifications

• <>Experience supporting multi-site retail environments
• <>POS network segmentation experience
• <>VMware virtualization exposure
• <>Veeam or enterprise backup systems
• <>PowerShell scripting

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<>What This Role Is

• <>Mid-level infrastructure execution within a team
• <>Network and systems operations focused
• <>Hybrid Microsoft + Cisco environment
• <>Mission-driven nonprofit setting

<>What This Role Is Not

• <>Not a senior architect role
• <>Not a DevOps engineering role
• <>Not a dedicated DBA role
• <>Not a remote position

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<>Compensation & Culture

• <>$75K–$90K salary range
• <>Strong benefits package
• <>Stable nonprofit organization
• <>16-person IT team with defined roles
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