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# Network Administrator, WAN

- **Company:** Vets Inc
- **Location:** Sumter, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Border Gateway Protocol, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Microsoft Servers, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Server Administration, Wide Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usb48889e574aa47c7d3517bea06bc0f04

## About the Role

* 3+ years of relevant experience.
 * Experience with firewalls.
 * Experience supporting enterprise LAN and WAN environments.
 * Experience with Microsoft server installation and administration.
 * Knowledge of server roles and Active Directory.
 * Experience with storage, performance management, and server maintenance.

## Description

* Provide 24/7 WAN transport operations support.
 * Troubleshoot and develop solutions using LAN/WAN protocols, including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
 * Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot IP/MPLS backbone networks.
 * Assist with installation and configuration of existing and new WAN transport systems.
 * Develop standardized testing and cutover plans for new WAN equipment.
 * Establish testing and remote-monitoring procedures to ensure reliable WAN operations.
 * Collect and analyze networking metrics to identify substandard network performance.
 * Configure and troubleshoot Quality of Service (QoS), including policing, shaping, and queuing.
 * Document and report bandwidth and network security incidents for analysis and trending.
 * Provide first-level technical support to users and escalate complex issues when necessary.
 * Act as a technical consultant and provide recommendations for optimizing WAN transport networks.
 * Identify and evaluate the operational impact of network outages.
 * Coordinate with external agencies for outage resolution.
 * Perform required outage notifications according to established policies and procedures.
 * Support daily communication status reporting.
 * Provide general networking support.
 * Provide LAN support.
 * Provide WAN enterprise support.
 * Provide technical and general operations and maintenance (O&M) support.
 * Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports.
 * Support meetings and technical briefings.
 * Provide functional training as required.
 * Support CONUS and OCONUS deployments and temporary duty travel as required.


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