Network Administrator
Summary
Network Administrator responsible for designing, implementing, and securing multi-site WAN/LAN infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and SD-WAN in a HIPAA-regulated healthcare environment.
Job Summary:
The Network Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, management, and security of the organization's network infrastructure. This position ensures reliable and secure network connectivity across all locations, supports multi-site WAN/LAN environments, and plays a key role in infrastructure planning and network security initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless network infrastructure across all organizational locations
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points
- Administer network segmentation including VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, and guest network isolation
- Monitor network performance and availability using network monitoring tools and respond to alerts
- Manage DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (IPAM) across the environment
- Maintain and troubleshoot site-to-site and remote access VPN connections
- Support and administer SD-WAN and cloud-based networking solutions as applicable
- Implement and maintain firewall policies, access control lists, and network security rules
- Cybersecurity awareness training
- Monitor network traffic for anomalies, intrusion attempts, and policy violations
- Assist with vulnerability assessments and remediation of network-level findings
- Enforce network security best practices in alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements including HIPAA
- Manage IDS/IPS systems and respond to network security events
- Participate in the design and implementation of new network infrastructure for facility expansions and new site deployments
- Evaluate and recommend networking hardware, software, and services
- Coordinate with ISPs and vendors for circuit provisioning, troubleshooting, and escalations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date network diagrams, documentation, and asset inventory
- Support structured cabling, rack management, and data center infrastructure as needed
- Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for network-related issues
- Mentor junior IT staff on networking concepts and best practices
- Collaborate with systems, security, and application teams on cross-functional projects
- Communicate network status, incidents, and planned changes to IT leadership
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Completes all required trainings prior to deadline