Network Administrator II (Finance)
** THIS POSITION REQUIRES RESIDING IN THE MISSOULA, MT AREA.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Administrator II to join our IT Infrastructure team in Missoula, Montana. This on-site, mid-level role is responsible for the support, maintenance, and optimization of our enterprise network infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will bring 2-4 years of hands-on experience working with a broad range of networking technologies and protocols, including Cisco, Palo Alto, Azure Networking, SolarWinds, and enterprise network best practices.Required Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in enterprise network administration or engineering.
- Proficiency in Cisco routing and switching, wireless technologies, and Cisco Meraki platforms.
- Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco ISE.
- Knowledge of routing protocols: OSPF and BGP.
- Hands-on experience managing Azure Networking (e.g., ExpressRoute, NSGs, VPN gateways).
- Familiarity with SolarWinds, SNMP, NetFlow, and packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump).
- Experience with 802.1x, 802.1q, VLAN configuration, and trunking.
- Understanding of DHCP, IPAM, QoS, and structured cabling practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, PCNSA, AZ-700, or CompTIA Network+.
- Scripting ability in PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate tasks and streamline operations.
- Experience with Zero Trust networking or SD-WAN solutions.
- Familiarity with data center networking and fiber optic cabling standards.
Core Competencies:
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented, self-directed, and proactive mindset
Work Environment:
- This position is based on-site in Missoula, MT.
- Standard Monday-Friday schedule with occasional evening/weekend work for maintenance or incident response.
- May involve lifting equipment (up to 40 lbs) and working in data center environments.
- Configure, manage, and support Cisco switches, routers, wireless LAN controllers, and access points, including Meraki devices.
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, segmented networks using VLANs, 802.1q trunking, and 802.1x authentication.
- Administer and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls, including policies, VPNs, and threat prevention.
- Monitor network health and performance using SolarWinds, NetFlow, and SNMP, responding proactively to anomalies.
- Manage and support Azure Networking components including VNets, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Azure Firewalls, and hybrid connectivity.
- Configure and maintain dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP.
- Support network authentication infrastructure including Cisco ISE for policy enforcement and access control.
- Analyze traffic patterns and troubleshoot using packet capture tools and deep packet inspection techniques.
- Implement and tune QoS policies for voice, video, and critical application traffic.
- Oversee and coordinate structured cabling projects including copper, multi-mode, and single-mode fiber deployments.
- Manage core network services such as DHCP, IPAM, and DNS integrations.
- Maintain accurate documentation of network topology, configurations, and procedures.
- Participate in network-related projects, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities.
- Provide tier 2/3 support and participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours support.
