Network Administrator II

Florida Institute of Technology • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

The Network Administrator II is responsible for the design, implementation, and high-level support of the institution’s core network infrastructure. This role focuses on the security, integrity, and availability of enterprise-grade routing, switching, wireless, and firewall systems. The ideal candidate will provide expert-level administration for a large-scale network, ensuring robust connectivity through advanced routing protocols and stringent security best practices. Core Infrastructure: Provide day-to-day operational support, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise-grade routers and switches in a large-scale environment. Routing & Protocols: Manage and optimize Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including advanced configuration of EBGP, IBGP, OSPF, and static routing. Security & Firewalls: Lead the administration of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), including rule creation, log analysis, and the implementation of VPN (Site-to-Site and Remote Access) solutions. Network Security: Implement and maintain security best practices to protect the core network from internal and external threats, ensuring compliance with institutional policies. Voice & Wireless: Collaborate on the design and maintenance of VoIP systems and high-density wireless communications infrastructure. Continuity: Manage network backup configurations, disaster recovery planning, and high-availability (HA) failover testing. Documentation: Maintain high-fidelity network diagrams (Visio/Lucid), IP address management (IPAM), and comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs). Vendor Management: Meet with vendors and contractors to vet hardware and software, ensuring all new equipment meets the scale and performance requirements of the institution. Leadership Support: Assist the Network Communications Manager in prioritizing projects and developing long-term infrastructure strategies for the Florida Tech community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent professional certifications (CCNA, CCNP, ACMP, Network+, Security+, or similar) and work experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing BGP and OSPF in a multi-homed or enterprise environment.
• Proven experience managing a medium to large-scale wireless system, with specific proficiency in Aruba AOS and/or Aruba Central.
• Demonstrated experience in Firewall administration, including policy management and secure VPN tunneling.
• Experience working with large-scale networks (e.g., campus-wide environments, multi-site organizations, or data centers).
• Strong foundational knowledge of the OSI model, TCP/IP, VLANs, VXLAN/EVPN, Spanning Tree (STP), and Link Aggregation (LACP).
• Proficiency in managing IPsec and SSL VPNs for secure remote connectivity.
• Superior troubleshooting skills with the ability to use packet captures (Wireshark) and netflow data to diagnose complex issues.
• Ability to interact effectively with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• A reliable and methodical approach to managing complex, high-uptime systems under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational support, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise-grade routers and switches in a large-scale environment.
• Manage and optimize Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including advanced configuration of EBGP, IBGP, OSPF, and static routing.
• Lead the administration of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), including rule creation, log analysis, and the implementation of VPN (Site-to-Site and Remote Access) solutions.
• Implement and maintain security best practices to protect the core network from internal and external threats, ensuring compliance with institutional policies.
• Collaborate on the design and maintenance of VoIP systems and high-density wireless communications infrastructure.
• Manage network backup configurations, disaster recovery planning, and high-availability (HA) failover testing.
• Maintain high-fidelity network diagrams (Visio/Lucid), IP address management (IPAM), and comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Meet with vendors and contractors to vet hardware and software, ensuring all new equipment meets the scale and performance requirements of the institution.
• Assist the Network Communications Manager in prioritizing projects and developing long-term infrastructure strategies for the Florida Tech community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level