Mid-Level Network Administrator

Duration: Contract to hire

Location: Onsite near East Rutherford

Salary upon conversion: 82-100k

We are seeking a Mid-Level Network Administrator to support and maintain our organization’s network infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on experience in networking, security, and systems support, who is comfortable working primarily in an on-premises environment with limited cloud exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems
• Administer and support Cisco networking equipment, including switches, firewalls, and Cisco ISE (NAC)
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot outages, and perform upgrades, patches, and maintenance
• Configure and support LAN/WAN environments, VPNs, and core network services (DNS, DHCP, Active Directory)
• Work with load balancers and web application firewalls (Fortinet experience or conceptual understanding required)
• Participate in network design, deployment, and configuration initiatives
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and change management records
• Implement and enforce security policies; respond to incidents using tools such as Forcepoint, CrowdStrike, and others
• Provide support for server environments and limited cloud infrastructure (Microsoft 365, Azure – minimal focus)
• Deliver Windows desktop and server support as needed (approximately 15–20% helpdesk support; initial onboarding may include helpdesk responsibilities)
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend support (monthly basis)

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5+ years of network administration experience
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching (VLANs, SDLAN, segmentation, trunking, core channels, micro-segmentation)
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies and Fortinet firewalls
• Understanding of LAN/WAN, VPNs, and wireless networking
• Experience with network security tools (e.g., Forcepoint, Secure Access, Globalscape, CrowdStrike)
• Familiarity with Windows Server/Desktop environments; Linux and macOS experience is a plus
• Exposure to virtualization technologies
• Experience with network monitoring tools (or ability to implement them)

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA or CCNP are a plus

Additional Information

• This role is primarily on-premises (approx. 98%) with limited cloud involvement
• Not a cloud-focused position
• Opportunity to grow from helpdesk exposure into a broader network/server role