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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Network Administrator - **Company:** Industrial Staffing Services Incorporated - **Location:** Bridgeport, CT, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $54,080.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), IEEE 802.1Q, Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Border Gateway Protocol, Bioinformatics, Spanning Tree Protocols, CompTIA Network+, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Trunking, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Subnetting, Network Layer, Network Diagrams, Routing, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Power BI, Microsoft SharePoint, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Information Technology, Api Management, Cisco, Servicenow - **Published:** October 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88723995/1 ## About the Role * 3-5 years of enterprise networking experience preferred. * 1-2 years of Aruba networking experience preferred, particularly with configuration and deployment of Aruba HPE routers. * Strong knowledge of Layer 3 routing, including OSPF, BGP, static routing, route redistribution, and route summarization. * Experience with Aruba technologies, including AOS-CX CLI, Aruba Central, Zero-Touch Provisioning, Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN, and familiarity with ClearPass. * Knowledge of Layer 2 switching concepts, including VLANs, 802.1Q trunking, Spanning Tree Protocol, LACP, and inter-VLAN routing. * Understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, DHCP relay, and DNS considerations. * Experience supporting network migrations, enterprise infrastructure deployments, or multi-site network implementations. * Strong technical documentation, reporting, organizational, and communication skills. * Ability to coordinate activities with vendors, field technicians, and cross-functional technical teams. * Ability to manage multiple site migrations concurrently and meet established deadlines. * Ability to work remotely within the continental United States during Eastern Time business hours. * Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend cutovers across multiple time zones., * Aruba networking certifications, including Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) or equivalent Aruba credentials. * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). * CompTIA Network+. * ITIL Foundation certification. * Experience with SD-WAN technologies; experience with other SD-WAN platforms may be transferable. * Familiarity with ServiceNow, Freshservice, and SharePoint. * Basic scripting, automation, Power BI, PHP, or API integration experience. * Strong Cisco networking experience combined with hands-on Aruba exposure may be considered in place of extensive Aruba experience., We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment. ## Description The IT Network Administrator supports a large-scale enterprise network migration from Versa to Aruba across approximately 1,300 sites. This role focuses on Layer 3 network migration, Aruba router configuration and deployment, troubleshooting, and coordination of staging, implementation, and post-implementation support. The administrator manages multiple site migrations simultaneously while maintaining accurate technical documentation, providing regular status updates, and collaborating with engineering teams, project managers, vendors, and field technicians., * Configure, stage, deploy, and support Aruba HPE networking equipment for enterprise network migrations. * Execute Layer 3 network migration activities across multiple sites while minimizing disruption to business operations. * Coordinate staging, implementation, network cutovers, and post-implementation support. * Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and static routing. * Support Aruba networking technologies, including AOS-CX CLI, Aruba Central, Zero-Touch Provisioning, Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN, and ClearPass. * Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. * Coordinate deployment activities with Network Operations, Network Engineering, Project Management, Cybersecurity, third-party vendors, and field technicians. * Maintain network diagrams, topology documentation, configuration records, migration plans, and standard operating procedures. * Prepare weekly migration status reports, deployment tracking updates, and project documentation. * Manage multiple concurrent site migrations and ensure milestones are met. * Support planned network cutovers during business hours and occasional evenings or weekends. * Use network management and service management tools to track activities, incidents, and implementation progress. * Identify opportunities to improve migration processes through automation, scripting, and API integrations where applicable.