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# Network Administrator

- **Company:** Desktop Service Center, Inc.
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Python (Programming Language), Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, Windows PowerShell, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Identity Services Engine, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Cloudflare, Splunk, Cisco
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/b360e0fd-4373-44d9-8cba-adfc49ed841c/network-administrator

## About the Role

* Experience: Approximately 5 years of hands-on experience managing complex multi-site WAN/LAN environments.
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 * Cisco Mastery: Proven background working with Cisco switching/routing platforms (IOS & NX-OS).
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 * Protocol Proficiency: Solid working knowledge of fundamental Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking standards (VLANs, STP, QoS, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
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 * SD-WAN & Cloud Management: Practical operational experience with Cisco SD-WAN components and cloud-managed systems (e.g., Cisco Meraki).
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 * Security & Monitoring Tooling: Direct experience with NAC/MFA technologies (Cisco ISE, Duo, Cloudflare Zero Trust) and network telemetry software (ThousandEyes, SolarWinds/PRTG, Splunk).
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 * Automation: Proficiency writing basic operational scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
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 * Certifications: Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification., * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.
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 * Advanced Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with advanced SD-WAN policy creation, Cisco ISE rule construction, full-stack Meraki deployments, and Splunk analytical querying.
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 * Data Center Architecture: Working knowledge of modern data center fabrics, such as Cisco ACI or VXLAN configurations.
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 * Infrastructure Management: Experience utilizing Cisco Intersight for platform management.