Network Administrator

BraunAbility • Winamac, IN

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

BraunAbility is seeking a Network Administrator to join our team. This role is responsible for maintaining and supporting our Cisco-based network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security across both IT and manufacturing environments. The position involves hands-on work with network equipment, cabling, monitoring, troubleshooting, and collaboration with various teams and vendors. We are looking for a candidate with a strong understanding of networking principles and experience in IT or industrial settings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of network administration experience
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, DNS, DHCP
• Experience with Windows environments and Active Directory

Nice To Haves

• Cisco certification (CCNA or CCNP)
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial IT environments
• Experience with fiber networking and structured cabling

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support Cisco-based network infrastructure including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Configure VLANs, routing, and segmentation for both IT and manufacturing environments.
• Support LAN/WAN connectivity across multiple sites and buildings.
• Monitor network performance and ensure uptime across production and office environments.
• Install, rack, and stack network equipment such as switches, firewalls, and patch panels.
• Run, terminate, and test network cabling (Cat6, fiber) in office and plant environments.
• Perform cable management, labeling, and organization within MDF/IDF closets.
• Work in industrial environments including production floors, ceilings, and network closets.
• Monitor network systems for performance issues or outages.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues including switching, routing, and physical layer problems.
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis.
• Maintain network security controls including firewalls and segmentation.
• Support vulnerability remediation and security initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company IT policies and standards.
• Work with Systems Administration and Deskside Support teams on cross-functional issues.
• Coordinate with vendors, ISPs, and Cisco TAC for issue resolution.
• Maintain network diagrams, configurations, and documentation.
• Contribute to process improvements and standardization efforts.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer status
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.
• Celebration of diversity and commitment to creating an inclusive environment.
• Opportunity to change lives of people with physical disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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