Network Administrator
Posted 2 weeks ago by Purple Drive Technologies LLC
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote or Houston, Texas
Summary: We are looking for a Network Administrator with expertise in Cisco Meraki, LAN/WAN infrastructure, and Zscaler cloud security. The role involves managing network deployments, configurations, troubleshooting, and security management in enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, performance, and compliance of the network systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end network deployments across corporate offices, manufacturing units, and joint ventures.
- Manage lifecycle of network devices: procurement, configuration, deployment, and decommission.
- Design and configure LAN (Switching - Cisco Catalyst), WAN (Routing technologies), and SD-WAN solutions (Cisco Meraki).
- Support wireless network infrastructure.
- Configure and manage Zscaler ZIA (Internet Access) and Zscaler ZPA (Private Access).
- Strengthen network security posture and compliance.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting across OSI model layers (L1-L7).
- Coordinate with ISPs and internal IT teams to ensure minimal downtime and quick resolution.
- Support new site rollouts and regional network expansion.
- Ensure network stability and performance.
- Partner with cybersecurity teams for patch compliance and infrastructure hardening.
- Maintain adherence to enterprise standards.
- Recommend automation tools, monitoring improvements, and documentation enhancements.
Key Skills:
- LAN Switching (Cisco Catalyst).
- WAN Routing technologies.
- SD-WAN (Cisco Meraki).
- Zscaler: ZIA and ZPA.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI layers, and network diagnostics.
- Documentation & process management.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- 4-6 years of experience in network administration.
- Experience in enterprise network environments.
- Certifications: CCNA / CCNP and Zscaler certifications.
- Experience with automation tools.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Network Administrator / Network Engineer (Cisco Meraki, Zscaler, LAN/WAN)
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Network Administrator with hands-on experience in Cisco Meraki, LAN/WAN infrastructure, and Zscaler cloud security.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for network deployments, configuration, troubleshooting, and security management across enterprise environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Network Deployment & Implementation
- Lead end-to-end network deployments across:
- Corporate offices
- Manufacturing units (MA)
- Joint ventures (JVs)
- Manage lifecycle of network devices:
- Procurement Configuration Deployment Decommission
LAN / WAN & SD-WAN
- Design and configure:
- LAN (Switching - Cisco Catalyst)
- WAN (Routing technologies)
- SD-WAN solutions (Cisco Meraki)
- Support wireless network infrastructure
Cloud Security (Zscaler)
- Configure and manage:
- Zscaler ZIA (Internet Access)
- Zscaler ZPA (Private Access)
- Strengthen network security posture and compliance
Network Troubleshooting
- Perform advanced troubleshooting across:
- OSI model layers (L1-L7)
- Coordinate with:
- ISPs
- Internal IT teams
- Ensure minimal downtime and quick resolution
Infrastructure Growth & Support
- Support:
- New site rollouts
- Regional network expansion
- Ensure network stability and performance
Security & Compliance
- Partner with cybersecurity teams for:
- Patch compliance
- Infrastructure hardening
- Maintain adherence to enterprise standards
Process Improvement
- Recommend:
- Automation tools
- Monitoring improvements
- Documentation enhancements
Required Skills
Core Networking
- LAN Switching (Cisco Catalyst)
- WAN Routing technologies
- SD-WAN (Cisco Meraki)
Security
- Zscaler:
- ZIA
- ZPA
Troubleshooting
- Strong knowledge of:
- TCP/IP
- OSI layers
- Network diagnostics
Other Skills
- Documentation & process management
- Strong communication and coordination
Experience Required
- 4-6 years of experience in network administration
- Experience in enterprise network environments
Preferred Skills
- Certifications:
- CCNA / CCNP
- Zscaler certifications
- Experience with automation tools