Network Admin

About the role

UST is searching for a Network Admin who will administer and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and data center network infrastructure. You will monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and ensure maximum uptime. You will implement network security policies, access controls, segmentation, and firewall rules. You will manage network upgrades, firmware updates, patching, and infrastructure lifecycle activities. You will support routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, and QoS. You will coordinate with ISPs, vendors, and internal IT teams for incident resolution and project execution. You will maintain network monitoring, logging, backup, and disaster recovery processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and data center network infrastructure
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and ensure maximum uptime
• Implement network security policies, access controls, segmentation, and firewall rules
• Manage network upgrades, firmware updates, patching, and infrastructure lifecycle activities
• Support routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, and QoS
• Coordinate with ISPs, vendors, and internal IT teams for incident resolution and project execution
• Maintain network monitoring, logging, backup, and disaster recovery processes

Requirements

• Strong experience in enterprise network administration and troubleshooting
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto, or equivalent networking technologies
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and network security
• Experience with firewall management, IDS/IPS, and secure remote access solutions
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or Wireshark
• Knowledge of wireless networking technologies and enterprise Wi-Fi deployments
• Experience with cloud networking concepts in Microsoft Azure and AWS
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in network administration and enterprise infrastructure support
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, Palo Alto PCCSA/PCNSA, or equivalent are preferred

Desired Skills

• Experience with SD-WAN, network automation, and scripting tools such as Python or Ansible
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and cybersecurity best practices
• Exposure to data center operations and structured cabling standards
• Understanding of ITIL processes and enterprise change management procedures

Benefits

• Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year
• Receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year)
• 10 paid holidays
• Eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents residing in the US
• Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• May purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits
• Eligible to participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines