- Company Name
- Gotham Technology Group
- Job Title
- Network Administrator
- Job Description
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**Job title:** Network Administrator (Mid-Level)
**Role Summary:**
Maintain, monitor, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across on‑premises and cloud environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. Provide Tier 2/3 escalation support, lead deployments, and document network topology and changes.
**Expactations:**
- 3–5+ years of hands‑on network administration.
- Proven expertise with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
- Solid knowledge of routing/switching protocols (VLANs, OSPF, BGP).
- Experience in hybrid cloud (Azure/AWS) and security tools (Forcepoint, CrowdStrike).
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to support on‑call rotation and off‑hour support.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Configure, manage, and patch network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless).
- Monitor performance, troubleshoot outages, and implement upgrades.
- Set up and maintain LAN/WAN, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and core services.
- Lead network deployments, configuration changes, and enhancements.
- Document topology, configuration, and change‑management records.
- Enforce network security policies, respond to incidents, and support security platforms.
- Provide support for Windows Server, desktop environments, and Microsoft 365.
- Act as Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex network issues.
- Participate in on‑call rotation and weekend/after‑hours support.
**Required Skills:**
- Cisco networking equipment and firewall implementation.
- Routing/switching protocols (VLAN, OSPF, BGP).
- Network security principles and tools.
- Hybrid cloud networking (Azure, AWS).
- Troubleshooting and analytical problem‑solving.
- Documentation and communication proficiency.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- CCNA/CCNP or comparable Cisco certifications.
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security certification preferred.