Network Administrator

EnterpriseKC•EnterpriseKC Leawood, KS

10d

About The Position

The Network Administrator owns Ora Nexum, EKC’s distributed, edge-based high-performance private cloud network, which spans partner-hosted environments across Kansas and Missouri and hosts DataSphere, TalentSphere, Heartland Cyber Range, and IdeaSphere. The role serves as the technical owner and escalation point for EKC’s network, infrastructure, and core IT systems, with accountability for reliability, security, scalability, and documentation. It provides technical leadership and architectural guidance as the infrastructure grows. The position designs, operates, and maintains network infrastructure and related IT services, supporting partner-hosted sites, servers, associate workstations, conference rooms, and shared spaces. It also works with prospective and existing partners, internal teams, and leadership to align infrastructure decisions with EKC’s mission and support the network’s expansion. The role is expected to improve performance and resilience, mitigate security risks, support compliance, and establish scalable infrastructure for future growth.

Requirements

2–4+ years designing or supporting secure network architectures.
2–3+ years supporting end-user systems and workplace technology.
2–4+ years managing infrastructure monitoring, patching, and maintenance at scale.
Knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN.
Experience with cloud computing platforms and virtualization technologies.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and network security best practices.
Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills, including planning, goal setting, organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing.
Negotiation and relationship-building skills for partner acquisition.
Project management skills to coordinate deployments and implementations effectively.
Leadership and communication skills to drive technology visions and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to work outside normal business hours as needed.
Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
Comfort operating in a startup-style environment where priorities evolve and responsibilities expand as the organization grows.
Ability to put team success above personal preference.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with edge computing concepts and decentralized network architectures.
MS Teams and MS Project skills.

Responsibilities

Own EKC’s distributed, edge-based Ora Nexum network architecture across partner-hosted sites in Kansas and Missouri.
Serve as the technical owner and escalation point for EKC’s network, infrastructure, and core IT systems.
Maintain accountability for network reliability, security posture, scalability, and documentation.
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance as EKC’s infrastructure evolves.
Design, manage, and operate the distributed network across partner-hosted sites.
Ensure reliable connectivity, appropriate bandwidth utilization, and consistent network performance.
Implement and maintain secure network segmentation using firewalls, VLANs, DMZs, or equivalent controls.
Monitor network health and performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Maintain configuration standards and comprehensive network documentation.
Support server installation, placement, and operational readiness through familiarity with server hardware and hosting environments.
Serve as a technical point of contact for prospective and existing partners, explaining EKC’s infrastructure model and hosting requirements to technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborate with leadership and internal teams to align infrastructure decisions with EKC’s mission.
Provision, configure, and maintain associate laptops, including baseline security and system setup in coordination with TIFEC IT.
Troubleshoot and resolve associate workstation issues.
Support conference rooms and shared spaces, including AV, displays, audio, and conferencing systems.
Oversee infrastructure assets, including servers and hosted machines.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for network-related issues.
Document network configurations, procedures, and best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network infrastructure with business goals.
Conduct and implement disaster recovery planning and strategy.
Conduct regular audits to ensure network security and compliance with industry standards.
Identify potential partners and contact them to pursue meetings.
Respond to external and internal client requests in a timely and professional manner.
Identify business and market trends using multiple sources of data.
Comply with company policies and proactively protect confidential client and company information.
Develop a weekly Progress, Problems, Plans (P3) report.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.