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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Administrator - **Company:** synapse business systems - **Location:** Duluth, MN, United States - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $114,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management Databases, Complex Networks, Computer Maintenance, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Firmware, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, NetFlow, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Simple Network Management Protocols, Syslog, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Datadog, Network Routers, Google Cloud, System Availability, Grafana, Reliability of Systems, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), SolarWinds (Software), Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Firewall Services Module, Terraform, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e7acb96a57d27f2c ## About the Role * 14+ years of experience in Network Administration or Network Engineering. * Strong experience with routing and switching technologies (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, QoS). * Hands-on experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, VPNs, and enterprise firewalls. * Experience supporting AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud networking. * Knowledge of network monitoring, automation, and ITSM tools. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills. * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative enterprise IT environment. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Network Administrator L2 to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure in a complex production environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs, cloud networking, and network security. This role requires expertise in ensuring high availability, performance, and security across LAN/WAN, hybrid cloud, and wireless environments while supporting incident resolution, infrastructure monitoring, and continuous network improvements. Top Required Skills * Enterprise Networking (Routing, Switching, LAN/WAN, VPN) * Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) * Network Security (Firewalls, Zero Trust, IDS/IPS), * Configure, administer, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, and VPNs. * Support LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud networking environments. * Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal uptime. * Implement network changes, firmware upgrades, patches, and hardware maintenance. * Configure and support AWS, Azure, and GCP networking services, including hybrid cloud connectivity. * Manage firewall policies, VPN connectivity, IDS/IPS, NAC, and Zero Trust security controls. * Perform vulnerability assessments, security hardening, and remediation activities. * Monitor network health using tools such as SolarWinds, Datadog, Grafana, SNMP, NetFlow, and Syslog. * Troubleshoot complex network issues involving routing protocols, switching, wireless, and cloud connectivity. * Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and participate in incident, problem, and change management activities. * Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, CMDB records, and operational procedures. * Automate routine network administration tasks using Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, or Terraform. * Collaborate with NOC, SOC, Service Desk, cloud, and infrastructure teams to resolve incidents and improve network reliability. * Ensure compliance with ITIL best practices and security standards including NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and Zero Trust principles. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Better Together: Leveraging Your Observability Tools as a SIEM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2118-better-together-leveraging-your-observability-tools-as-a-siem) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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