IT Network Administrator

Majors Management Group•Lawrenceville, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our network infrastructure, including cloud environments and on-premises solutions. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Meraki and Fortinet systems, as well as experience in Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.

Requirements

Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve complex network problems
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
We will be replacing our existing Meraki networks at the site level to Mako Networks, the candidate for this position must be able to learn the Mako solution quickly
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
3+ years of experience in network administration or similar role
Strong knowledge of network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VLAN, VPN, etc.)
Hands-on experience with Meraki, Cisco, and Fortinet solutions
An understanding of Mako Networks products or demonstrated ability to quickly learn new network technologies
Experience supporting and implementing AWS and Azure cloud network infrastructure
Experience working with ISPs to resolve connectivity issues

Nice To Haves

Network certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent
Knowledge of SD-WAN implementations
Experience with network monitoring tools
Understanding compliance requirements related to network security (PCI DSS, HIPAA, etc.)
Experience with implementing zero-trust network architecture

Responsibilities

Lead the migration from Meraki to Mako Networks firewalls across all site locations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
Configure, monitor, and maintain network equipment including firewalls, routers, switches, and other network security devices
Maintain strong relationships with ISPs and ensure timely escalation and resolution of service-related issues
Architect and implement network solutions in AWS and Azure cloud environments as we consolidate our tech stack into Azure.
Design and implement network security measures to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats
Create and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures
Troubleshoot complex network issues, suggest and implement appropriate solutions
Plan and implement network infrastructure improvements to support business growth and changing requirements
Proactively identify and address potential network vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks
Participate in on-call availability to provide after-hours escalation support for critical network issues as needed
Other duties as assigned