Network Administrator II

External • Sedro Woolley, WA

4d • $83,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Network Administrator II maintains and supports the availability and integrity of Janicki’s network and communication systems serving 1600+ employees, including (but not limited to) routers, switches, wireless access points, servers, and client access devices consisting primarily of Cisco and HPE Juniper networking, Windows/Linux operating systems, and the Office 365 suite of applications.

Requirements

• Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
• Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed.
• Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and require that the candidate agrees to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in enterprise network administration and operations
• Associate’s degree in information technology or related field or equivalent professional experience required.
• Must have excellent working knowledge of: Core networking protocols and services (ARP, VLAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, SNMP etc.)
• Enterprise wired and wireless LAN/WLAN environments
• Network authentication and access control systems (Entra, Active Directory, RADIUS based NAC)
• Routing and switching configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Firewall administration and security policy enforcement
• Administration of network monitoring tools such as Grafana, PRTG, SolarWinds, Wireshark, Zabbix
• Must be willing to participate in week-long on-call rotation
• Must be accommodating and flexible while maintaining priorities
• Must be a self-starter, able to work autonomously with limited supervision, while complying with established IT administration procedures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with a demonstrated customer-service mindset

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Cisco CCNA or equivalent certification preferred.
• CompTIA Security+ preferred
• Knowledge of the following specific platforms and operating systems is a plus: Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS
• Juniper Junos OS
• Palo Alto Networks (Panorama/PANOS)
• Familiarity with ICS/SCADA/OT security best practices are preferred
• Experience administering Windows and Linux server environments preferred
• Experience supporting and administering Microsoft Azure/Entra environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general daily network operations
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless systems, and VPNs
• Administer VLANs, ACLs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, etc.), and network segmentation in support of both IT and OT environments
• Support network operations for critical systems including CAD/CAM, ERP, MES, and Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
• Perform proactive network monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to implement controls aligned with NIST 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, and other standards
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of network topologies, equipment configurations, and change records
• Perform standardized hardware upgrades as dictated by OEM EoS/EoL and corporate lifecycle policies
• Coordinate downtime to complete standardized software upgrades as required by OEM best practices and to patch against known security vulnerabilities
• Travel to various company sites to evaluate connectivity as necessary
• Create and update network documentation and maintain licensing agreements
• Act as an escalation point for junior members of the network and help desk teams
• May mentor and train junior staff on network systems and operations
• Must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines.
• Shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors
• Must be at work on time and maintain good attendance. This is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• discretionary bonus
• 401(k) matching
• vacation
• health benefits
• additional pay for off-shifts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree