IT Network Administrator (Anchorage)
On-siteAnchorage, Alaska, United States
Anchorage, Alaska, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Lead enterprise network operations by designing, configuring, and maintaining multi-site infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and SD-WAN systems. Perform advanced diagnostics and root cause analysis to resolve complex network issues, ensuring high availability and security across all sites. Collaborate with the IT Infrastructure Manager on strategic initiatives, maintain detailed documentation, and provide technical guidance to end users and the IT team. Participate in after-hours on-call rotation for critical incidents and occasionally travel to remote sites for support or deployments.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years administering enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, wireless, SD-WAN)
- Proven experience configuring, deploying, and supporting switches, routers, firewalls and other network equipment in production
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and network security principles
- Skilled in monitoring/troubleshooting/optimization (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark)
- Using configuration management best practices
- Proficiency with network tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark)
- Proven ability to maintain network diagrams, standards, and operational procedures
- Ability to provide technical guidance, serve as the SME, collaborate with IT leadership, and document standards/procedures
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking
- Follows organizational policies, procedures, and security standards
- Relevant network industry certification (CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or equivalent experience)
- Must be available for after-hours on-call rotation
- Must be able to travel occasionally to remote sites for network support, deployments, or project-based work
- Must be able to lift items weighing up to fifty pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in IT or related field
- Advanced certifications (e.g., CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE, CompTIA Security+)
- Experience with SD-WAN, cloud networking (Azure/AWS), and secure remote access solutions
- Familiarity with automation/scripting (PowerShell, Python, Ansible)
- Background in designing network security architectures (NGFW, IDS/IPS)
- Ability to mentor junior IT staff and contribute to strategy and process improvement
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