NetOps Administrator
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Role Description
The Network Operations Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining both cloud and on-premises networking environments. This includes overseeing virtual private networks (VPNs), cloud-based networks and virtual network appliances, as well as on-premises network infrastructure and hardware. The role ensures the performance, availability, and security of network infrastructure and subscriber connections. The administrator applies strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to identify, communicate, and resolve network issues, maximizing the benefit of IT systems investments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor cloud networking solutions such as AWS VPC and Azure VNet.
- Configure, sustain, and troubleshoot on-premises networking hardware, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Set up, oversee, and maintain VPNs for secure remote access.
- Monitor network performance and optimize for high availability and reliability.
- Implement and oversee network security measures, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network access controls.
- Perform network performance tuning, capacity planning, and scalability assessments.
- Execute network hardware and software upgrades and patches.
- Maintain up-to-date network documentation, including diagrams, configuration guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate and enhance network resources for applications and services.
- Oversee network-related projects from planning through implementation and documentation.
- Research emerging network technologies, trends, and best practices.
- Work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Be available for on-call after-hours rotational support as necessary.
Certifications: IAT II
Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in network engineering.
- Proficiency in cloud networking solutions (e.g., AWS VPC, Azure VNet)
- Experience with on-premises networking hardware (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto)
- Knowledge of networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
- Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios)
- Strong understanding of network security principles and practices
- Experience with Elasticsearch Enterprise and Kibana dashboards
- Linux experience
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and documentation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
- Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
- Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
- Generous 401(k) match
- Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
- Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
- Mental health awareness programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development reimbursement
- Recognition and Awards programs
Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities
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