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# Network Administrator

- **Company:** MetroNet Inc.
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unix, CompTIA Network+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), Networking Hardware, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Zero Trust Network Access, Network Routers, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Wireless Technologies, Fortinet, Firepower, Cisco
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=376993cdcc4c0349

## About the Role

Do you have experience in UNIX?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, As a Network Administrator, you are responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of enterprise network infrastructure and security systems. This role equally emphasizes network engineering and network security, ensuring the performance, reliability, and protection of the organization's wired and wireless environments. The position combines hands-on expertise in routing, switching, and wireless technologies with the deployment and management of firewalls, security policies, and threat mitigation controls. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in both networking and cybersecurity, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, secure network environments, and support a distributed enterprise infrastructure., * Associate degree or better in related field or 2+ years of related work experience minimum.

 * 2+ years of experience with networking in an enterprise environment
 * Industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred.
 * Good understanding of networking architectures, standards and protocols
 * Experience with firewalls (Firepower, PaloAlto FortiGate), network security concepts, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
 * Ability to communicate technical matters to both peers and non-technical counterparts
 * Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems.
 * General familiarity with DNS
 * Experience Configuring, deploying, and maintaining Cisco network devices
 * Understanding of cloud computing platforms
 * Good oral and written communication skills
 * Detail-oriented organizational skills
 * Dependability, adaptability, flexibility and creativity
 * Ability to understand complex issues
 * Professional attitude
 * On-call availability
 * Willingness to work as a team and independently.
 * Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

## Description

* Designing and deploying network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
 * Monitor network and security performance; proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
 * Implement and maintain security controls such as segmentation, ACLs, zero trust principles, and policy enforcement
 * Diagnosing and resolving network problems, including hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
 * Develop and maintain network and security documentation including diagrams, standards, and procedures
 * Forecasting network growth and capacity requirements.
 * Coordinating with network equipment vendors for support and maintenance.
 * All other duties as assigned.


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