Network Administrator

Target Hospitality•The Woodlands, TX

54d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Network Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, monitoring, and support of the organization's network infrastructure. This role supports corporate offices, remote facilities, cloud-connected environments, and business-critical systems to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient network operations. The ideal candidate possesses strong troubleshooting skills, experience supporting enterprise networking environments, and a commitment to delivering stable and secure connectivity for business operations.

Requirements

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting enterprise networking environments.
Working knowledge of: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Routing and Switching, Wireless Networking, VPN Technologies, Network Security Fundamentals.
Required hands-on experience administering Cisco Meraki networking platforms, including switches, wireless access points, security appliances, and the Meraki Dashboard.
Required experience supporting network infrastructure and cloud-connected environments in both AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Required hands-on experience using Python for scripting, automation, and network administration tasks.
Experience troubleshooting network, internet, and connectivity issues.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent customer service, communication, and documentation abilities.

Nice To Haves

Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent industry certification.
Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
Experience with firewall administration and network security best practices.
Experience with network monitoring and performance management platforms.
Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID environments.
Experience supporting campus area networks, including multi-building wired and wireless network environments.

Responsibilities

Configure, maintain, and support routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and related network infrastructure.
Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operation.
Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and internet connectivity issues.
Perform network hardware replacements, firmware upgrades, configuration backups, and system maintenance.
Maintain network diagrams, IP address inventories, and technical documentation.
Assist with network expansion projects, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
Provide support for remote business locations and field operations.
Assist with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of site networking equipment.
Coordinate with internet service providers, vendors, and contractors to resolve service interruptions and infrastructure issues.
Participate in site deployments, upgrades, and technology rollouts.
Support implementation and maintenance of network security controls.
Assist with firewall administration, VPN management, access control configurations, and network segmentation initiatives.
Support cybersecurity remediation efforts and vulnerability management activities.
Follow company security policies, standards, and procedures.
Maintain documentation required for compliance and audit activities.
Utilize network monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Respond to infrastructure incidents and service requests in a timely manner.
Perform root cause analysis for recurring network issues and outages.
Escalate complex issues as appropriate while maintaining ownership through resolution.
Support technology deployments and infrastructure refresh initiatives.
Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and business teams on operational projects.
Assist in evaluating new technologies and recommending improvements.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and technical documentation.
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
May provide technical direction to contractors, vendors, and field personnel during installations, deployments, and service events.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Networking & Cybersecurity.