Network Admin L2- Only W2

Position: Network Admin L2 **Location : Duluth, MN 55802 (Onsite)

W2 Position** Name Required Datadog

Yes

Grafana

Yes

Cisco Secure Access Solutions

Yes

Zero Trust Network Access

Yes

dynatrace

Yes

Network Routing

Yes

SIEM

Yes

Network Switching Protocols

Yes

ServiceNow ITSM

Yes

Role Overview Network Administrators are the backbone of an organization's IT infrastructure. They are responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network systems, ensuring that internal and external communications are efficient, secure, and robust.

Core Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure Management

Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks

Manage LAN, WAN, intranets, VPNs, and MPLS circuits

Monitor network performance and ensure high availability and uptime

Apply patches, firmware updates, and maintain hardware inventory

Plan and execute network changes via formal change control processes

Cloud & Hybrid Networking

Manage cloud networking on AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, and Google Cloud

Oversee SD-WAN deployment and cloud-based SaaS integration

Ensure reliable, secure connectivity for remote and distributed workforce

Support hybrid cloud environments across on-prem and cloud-hosted workloads

Configure and optimize cloud-native firewall and network access policies

Security & Zero Trust

Implement and maintain Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) policies

Manage firewall rules, IDS/IPS, and network access control (NAC) systems

Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and patch management cycles

Monitor for threats using SIEM tools; coordinate incident response

Enforce SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) frameworks for distributed users

Support compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and GDPR requirements

Monitoring, Observability & AIOps

Deploy and manage network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Datadog, Grafana)

Perform proactive capacity planning and bandwidth trend analysis

Use AIOps platforms for predictive fault detection and auto-remediation

Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines (CMDB)

Generate weekly/monthly SLA and performance reports for stakeholders

Incident & Problem Management

Act as the first responder for network incidents (P1/P2 SLA adherence)

Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and post-incident reviews

Maintain and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Collaborate with NOC, SOC, and service desk for end-to-end incident resolution

Document known errors and workarounds in the knowledge base

Technical Skills

Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, QoS

Firewall & VPN: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, IPSec, SSL VPN

Cloud Networking: AWS / Azure / GCP networking fundamentals

Scripting & Automation: Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Terraform

Wireless: Wi-Fi 6/6E, controller management, site surveys

Monitoring & Logging: SNMP, NetFlow, Syslog, SIEM integration

Security Frameworks: Zero Trust, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2

ITSM: ITIL v4, ServiceNow, change & incident management

Soft Skills

Analytical Thinking: Diagnose complex, multi-layer network issues quickly

Communication: Translate technical issues for non-technical stakeholders

Attention to Detail: Config errors can cause major outages precision is critical

Proactive Problem Solving: Identify risks before they become incidents

Teamwork: Collaborate with NOC, SOC, service desk, and vendors

Adaptability: Rapidly evolving technology landscape requires continuous learning

Years of Experience: 14.00 Years of Experience