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# Network Administrator

- **Company:** CAREERSCAPE LLC
- **Location:** Newark, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Access Network, Active Directory, CompTIA Network+, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Cryptographic Protocols, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Windows Servers, Network Connections, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, Firewall Policy Management, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Backup and Restore, Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Network Support, Cisco
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-administrator-newark-nj--01936352-4043-4c6e-9f7c-998570338b1a

## About the Role

Network Administration/Management, Network Administration/Management, Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Documentation, Network Performance/Analysis, Firewalls, Performance Analysis, Network Support, Multitasking, Wireless Communications, * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience

 * Five or more years of experience administering enterprise network environments
 * Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and switching
 * Experience with Cisco or similar networking hardware
 * Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization platforms
 * Familiarity with network security best practices and firewall management
 * CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA certification preferred
 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical staff

## Description

Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing organization in the Newark, New Jersey area, for an experienced Network Administrator to join their IT team. This hybrid role is ideal for a hands-on networking professional who wants to take ownership of a company's day-to-day network operations while contributing to longer-term infrastructure planning and security initiatives.

Day to day, you will monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and keep servers, switches, and firewalls running smoothly, often juggling a few priorities at once. The role suits someone who is calm under pressure during an outage, enjoys documenting systems so others can follow along, and takes pride in building a stable, secure network that the rest of the business can depend on., * Administer and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless network infrastructure

 * Monitor network performance and proactively resolve connectivity issues
 * Configure and manage firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs
 * Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
 * Implement and maintain network security protocols and access controls
 * Perform regular system backups and disaster recovery testing
 * Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
 * Support onboarding and offboarding of employees from a network access perspective
 * Collaborate with IT staff and vendors on infrastructure upgrades and projects
 * Respond to and resolve help desk tickets related to network connectivity