Network Administrator Lead

GTS is hiring a Network Lead for our clients in higher education. This is a lead-level SME focused on designing, modernizing, and supporting network infrastructure across LAN/WAN, wireless, and unified communications. You'll work closely with Network Architecture and play a key role in network refresh, switch upgrades, and hardware modernization initiatives, while mentoring and training team members.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the lead technical authority for enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, wireless, voice)
• Design and implement scalable, secure solutions across Cisco and Juniper environments
• Support and lead network refresh, switch upgrades, and hardware modernization efforts
• Partner with Network Architecture to implement enterprise designs and standards
• Act as escalation point for complex network and firewall issues (Palo Alto)
• Mentor and train junior engineers and new team members
• Lead or support large-scale infrastructure projects from planning through execution
• Analyze performance and proactively improve network reliability and capacity
• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and implement solutions

Do you have experience in Wireless networking?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience (year-for-year substitution)

• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering, including hands-on work with Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto technologies
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing complex network environments
• Experience leading large-scale network or infrastructure projects
• CCNA (or equivalent certification)
• Expert knowledge of LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless
• Strong understanding of DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs, and network security principles
• Experience with network capacity planning and performance optimization
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts clearly
• CCNP, CCIE, or similar advanced certifications, * Bachelor's (Preferred), * Network administration: 10 years (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, * 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance