Network Administrator

Venus Aerospace•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Network Administrator at Venus Aerospace, you will play a key role in maintaining and supporting the enterprise network infrastructure that powers our engineering, manufacturing, and business operations. Working closely with other IT professionals, you will help ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the organization's network environment across multiple locations. This role is focused on maintaining a resilient and scalable network infrastructure that enables the business to operate efficiently. You will administer and troubleshoot critical network infrastructure, implement approved network changes, and support configuration management and monitoring solutions that keep the business connected. Success in this position requires strong technical fundamentals, sound troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where network availability and security are essential. If you're motivated by solving complex networking challenges, collaborating with a high-performing IT team, and supporting the infrastructure behind next-generation aerospace technology, you'll thrive in this role.

Requirements

3-5+ years of experience in network administration
Experience administering enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, dynamic routing, network segmentation, and Zero Trust networking principles
Experience supporting multi-site network environments and maintaining high network availability
Familiarity with centralized network configuration management, monitoring, and alerting platforms
Experience creating and maintaining accurate network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams

Nice To Haves

Network+, Security+, CCNA, or equivalent industry certification preferred
Experience supporting hybrid or cloud networking environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience participating in network architecture, design, or infrastructure modernization initiatives
Experience with advanced routing technologies and complex multi-site network environments
Experience implementing network segmentation, secure remote access, or Zero Trust networking architectures
Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, or production

Responsibilities

Configure and support Layer 2 and Layer 3 network technologies, including switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks
Design, install, and maintain structured cabling systems, network racks, and physical network infrastructure
Implement approved network changes and infrastructure improvements while independently managing smaller networking projects
Maintain centralized network configuration management systems and ensure configuration consistency across network devices
Monitor network health, performance, and availability using monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues
Troubleshoot complex network connectivity, performance, and infrastructure issues across enterprise environments
Collaborate with systems, security, and IT teams to maintain reliable, secure, and high-performing network services
Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, configuration standards, and operational procedures
Leverage automation and configuration management tools to streamline network administration and improve operational efficiency.
Provide advanced support for network-related issues while serving as an escalation resource for the IT team when needed
Perform routine maintenance, firmware upgrades, and lifecycle management activities to ensure a secure and reliable network environment