Senior Network Administrator

VTal Technology Solutions LLC

Newton, MA
30+ days ago

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Skills

Best Practicesunmatched
Business Solutionsunmatched
CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expertunmatched
CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professionalunmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
Cisco Nexus Switchesunmatched
Cisco Switchesunmatched
Cloud Computingunmatched
Computer Firmwareunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
DNAunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Documentation Planunmatched
Firewallsunmatched
Hardware Upgradesunmatched
High Availabilityunmatched
Higher Educationunmatched
IPsec (IP Security)unmatched
ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Identity Data Managementunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Low-Level Designunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
NAT (Network Address Translation)unmatched
Network Access Control (NAC)unmatched
Network Administration/Managementunmatched
Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
Network Designunmatched
Network Operations Centerunmatched
Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
Network Routersunmatched
Network Routingunmatched
Network Securityunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Network Switchingunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security)unmatched
Security Auditingunmatched
Security Infrastructureunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Technical Analysisunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Unified Threat Management (UTM)unmatched
VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched
Wide Area Network (WAN)unmatched
Wireless Communicationsunmatched

Description

Seeking to hire a Senior Network Administrator for a leading higher education IT services company, supporting an educational organization located in Newton, Massachusetts

The Senior Network Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure across data centers, cloud-connected environments, and customer sites. This role provides technical leadership for network projects, security solutions, data center technologies, SD-WAN, wireless infrastructure, and next-generation networking platforms.
The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in Cisco and Fortinet technologies, network security, infrastructure migrations, and enterprise networking best practices while ensuring high availability, performance, and security of critical business systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Network Infrastructure Management

Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, wireless networks, and data center environments.
Manage and support LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and wireless network solutions.
Monitor network performance, capacity, and availability while implementing improvements as needed.
Perform hardware lifecycle management, including EOL/EOS device replacement and upgrades.

Network Security & Fortinet Administration

Configure, deploy, and maintain FortiGate firewalls, security policies, NAT, VPNs, and Unified Threat Management (UTM) features.
Implement and manage IPSec and SSL VPN solutions for secure remote connectivity.
Conduct firewall rule reviews, security audits, and optimization activities.
Support network access control and identity management integrations.

Cisco Data Center & Enterprise Networking

Implement and support Cisco ACI environments, including Single Pod, Multi-Pod, and Multi-Site architectures.
Manage Cisco Nexus Dashboard and Multi-Site Orchestrator (MSO) deployments.
Perform firmware upgrades, hardware replacements, and fabric enhancements.
Support Cisco DNA Center (DNAC), Cisco SDA, Cisco Client, and wireless infrastructure deployments.

Project Delivery & Implementation

Lead network projects from planning through implementation and transition to operations.
Develop High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), implementation plans, and technical documentation.
Conduct technical assessments and recommend infrastructure improvements.
Coordinate migrations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives across customer environments.

Operations & Support

Troubleshoot complex network issues and provide escalation support for critical incidents.
Collaborate with operations teams to ensure timely issue resolution and service continuity.
Ensure compliance with organizational change management processes.
Maintain network diagrams, SOPs, and operational documentation.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in enterprise network administration, implementation, or engineering.
Strong hands-on experience with:
Cisco Routing & Switching
Cisco ACI
Cisco SDA / DNA Center
Cisco Client
Cisco Wireless (WLC & Access Points)
Fortinet Firewalls & SD-WAN
VPN Technologies
Network Security Solutions
Experience managing network infrastructure projects and migrations.

Preferred Certifications:

Cisco CCNP Enterprise / Data Center
Cisco CCIE (Preferred)
Fortinet NSE / FCP Certifications
ITIL Foundation
Relevant Network Security Certifications

Key Skills:

Enterprise Network Administration
Network Architecture & Design
Cisco ACI & SDA
Cisco DNA Center
Fortinet Security Solutions
SD-WAN Technologies
Network Security & Compliance
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
Project Implementation & Delivery
Technical Documentation
Stakeholder Communication

Numbers & Facts

Location

Newton, MA

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