Network Administrator

Grand Canyon Education • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Network Engineer to help design, implement, and support our enterprise LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure across campus and data center environments. In this hands‑on role, you’ll partner with internal teams and third‑party vendors to develop robust network solutions, optimize performance, and strengthen security. You’ll also mentor junior administrators, assist with escalated troubleshooting, and contribute to key lifecycle upgrades and architecture improvements. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, communicating clearly, and contributing to a high‑performing, service‑oriented IT team. If you’re passionate about modern network technologies and ready to support mission-critical infrastructure in a dynamic environment, we’d love to have you join us.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related technical field from a regionally accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3 years of hands-on experience in network administration or IT systems preferred.
• Proficiency in routing and switching (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP), and firewall/VPN technologies preferred.
• Must pass background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SD-WAN, MPLS, and data center technologies (ACI, VXLAN) a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure, with an emphasis on campus and data center environments.
• Collaborate with partner departments and third-party vendors to design network solutions and integrate services, software, and hardware.
• Mentor junior network administrators and assist in troubleshooting escalated issues, providing guidance and support.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement network lifecycle upgrades, security improvements, and performance optimizations.
• Conduct technical presentations and document network designs using tools such as Visio, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
• Participate in regular on-call rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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