IT Network Administrator
IT Services and IT Consulting · 501-1,000 employees
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About the role
Design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, firewalls, and wireless systems for diverse client environments. Provide expert-level technical support, manage network lifecycle updates, and ensure high availability across multiple client sites.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires 5+ years of high-level MSP experience with extensive hands-on knowledge of routing, switching, and network security. Candidates must possess strong troubleshooting skills and proficiency in Microsoft-centric environments including Active Directory and M365.
Full description
This is a remote position.
- Design, configure, deploy, and maintain LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, and firewall infrastructure for clients and internal environments
- Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues before they escalate Manage switches, routers, firewalls, access points, and other network hardware
- (Cisco, Ubiquiti, Fortinet, SonicWall, or similar)
- Administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and network security policies Perform patching, firmware updates, and lifecycle management of network equipment
- Serve as an escalation point for Tier 1–3 tickets requiring network expertise across multiple client accounts
- Conduct network assessments and provide consulting recommendations on infrastructure upgrades, security posture, and best practices
- Support new client onboarding, including network audits, documentation, and migrations
- Document network diagrams, configurations, and procedures for each client environment
- Design and maintain bulk internet, Wi-Fi, and managed network services for
MDU/property clients
- Troubleshoot resident-facing connectivity issues and coordinate with property management/ISP partners
- Remotely configure, monitor, and support headend equipment, distributed antenna systems, and in-building wireless infrastructure, coordinating with on-site technicians as needed
- Ensure network uptime and service quality across multiple properties
- Provide clear, professional phone and remote support to clients and residents of all technical skill levels
Diagnose and resolve complex, multi-layered technical issues independently
Maintain accurate ticket notes, documentation, and after-hours/on-call coverage as needed
Requirements
5+ years of high-level MSP (or similar multi-client IT services) experience
Extensive hands-on networking knowledge: routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, wireless, and network security fundamentals
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex issues under time pressure across all levels (Tier 1 through advanced/escalation-level work)
Comfortable and effective communicating by phone with clients and residents of varying technical backgrounds
Fluent written and spoken English
Experience supporting both business/consulting clients and larger managed infrastructure (e.g., multi-site or multi-tenant environments)
Strong working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, Microsoft 365/Entra, and common MSP tools (RMM, PSA/ticketing platforms) — we are a heavily Microsoft-centric environment
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple client environments and competing priorities simultaneously
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