Network Administrator

Position Summary

The Network Administrator serves as a key technical resource responsible for the design, analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement of BraunAbility’s enterprise network infrastructure. This role leads the engineering of secure, scalable, and high-performing network solutions across a multi-site manufacturing environment, supporting both corporate IT and operational technology (OT).

About the Role

This role requires advanced technical expertise and independent judgment to analyze business and operational requirements, define network specifications, and implement infrastructure solutions that enable reliable and secure connectivity across all facilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business, manufacturing, and operational requirements to design network architecture and connectivity solutions
• Engineer and implement LAN/WAN, segmentation, and network infrastructure strategies across multiple sites
• Evaluate and recommend network technologies, configurations, and performance improvements
• Lead capacity planning, redundancy design, and infrastructure optimization initiatives
• Define and maintain network standards, architecture principles, and best practices
• Design and configure Cisco-based network environments including routing, switching, and firewall architecture
• Develop and implement VLAN structures, segmentation strategies, and secure network frameworks
• Modify and optimize system configurations based on performance analysis and evolving business needs
• Ensure integration of IT and OT environments through secure and reliable network design
• Perform deep-dive analysis of network performance, identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for complex or recurring network issues
• Resolve advanced connectivity and infrastructure challenges requiring independent technical judgment
• Proactively identify and implement preventative solutions to enhance system reliability
• Design and maintain network security architecture, including segmentation and access controls
• Evaluate and implement security enhancements and vulnerability remediation strategies
• Ensure network infrastructure aligns with enterprise security standards and compliance requirements
• Provide technical leadership and collaboration with IT, engineering, and operations teams
• Partner with vendors, ISPs, and partners on infrastructure design and issue resolution
• Oversee deployment of network infrastructure, ensuring installations align with architectural standards and design intent
• Validate and approve infrastructure implementations to ensure quality, scalability, and compliance
• Develop and maintain network architecture documentation, diagrams, and design standards
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to modernize infrastructure and standardize processes
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability of network systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of network administration experience
• Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, DNS, DHCP
• Experience with Windows environments and Active Directory
• Prioritize: Cisco certification (CCNA or CCNP)
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial IT environments
• Experience with fiber networking and structured cabling

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement
BraunAbility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.