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# Network Administration Manager

- **Company:** Power, Llc
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Access Network, Microsoft Antivirus, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, Windows PowerShell, Zero Trust Network Access, Azure Automation, Computer Network Operations, Reliability of Systems, Microsoft InTune, Bicep, Microsoft Sentinel, Terraform
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7b552dbad725f6e0

## About the Role

* 7+ years of enterprise network engineering experience
 * Hands on experience with Azure & Meraki networking, hybrid connectivity (VPN/ExpressRoute), and Microsoft 365 E5 security tools
 * Strong understanding of modern network security concepts, especially Zero Trust
 * Experience supporting distributed or field based environments is a plus
 * A practical, collaborative mindset with a desire to continuously improve systems and processes

## Description

We are seeking a hands on Network Administration Manager to lead the reliability, security, and ongoing modernization of our enterprise and jobsite networks. This role is responsible for network operations end to end across Azure cloud, on premises infrastructure, and distributed jobsite environments, using a Microsoft first, Zero Trust approach.
You will play a key role in shaping how networking, identity, endpoint management, and security work together across the organization. Leveraging Microsoft 365 E5, Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, and Intune, you'll help deliver a secure, scalable, and resilient network experience that supports both daily operations and long term growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong leader who enjoys staying close to the technology, mentoring engineers, and making practical, measurable improvements in security and reliability.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

 * Improved network reliability and reduced security incidents
 * Faster detection and response through better visibility and monitoring
 * Strong alignment between identity, endpoint, and network security
 * A more consistent, scalable, and secure experience across all locations, * Oversee network operations across corporate offices, Azure, hybrid environments, and remote job sites
 * Design, implement, and support secure Azure and hybrid networking, including VNets, routing, segmentation, and hybrid connectivity
 * Ensure networks are built for availability, performance, resiliency, and disaster recovery
 * Implement identity aware network access using Entra ID, Conditional Access, and device posture
 * Administer and integrate Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure network security services
 * Enforce data protection and DLP policies across Microsoft 365 workloads
 * Lead network monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response using Azure native tools
 * Collaborate with Cloud, Security, and Application teams to deliver secure by design solutions
 * Drive automation and standardization using tools such as PowerShell, ARM/Bicep, Azure Automation, or Terraform


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