Network Administrator II - Tempe

Job Description

Our company is seeking an experienced Network Administrator II to manage and maintain the agency's Cisco-based network infrastructure. You will oversee deployment, configuration, support of routers, switches, firewalls, network cabling, and software-defined networking, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability. Your role ensures a robust and secure network environment that integrates with enterprise IT systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Cisco network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls
• Manage copper and fiber network cabling and related infrastructure
• Monitor and optimize network performance to ensure minimal downtime and efficient resource use
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to connectivity, performance, and security
• Apply patches, updates, and security configurations to Cisco devices and cloud networking systems
• Maintain thorough documentation of network configurations, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate network solutions with broader enterprise systems
• Respond to network alerts and triage infrastructure incidents
• Create and maintain network diagrams and configuration documentation for change and configuration management
• Provide technical support for emerging network technologies, such as VoIP, wireless, data center, and SDN
• Research and recommend new network technologies and improvements for organizational benefit
• Handle hardware installation and configuration of on‑prem network systems

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• CCNP certification or at least 7 years of experience in LAN/WAN, wireless, VoIP, data center, and SDN administration
• Proven expertise with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, including configuration and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of network cabling infrastructure (copper and fiber)
• Experience monitoring and optimizing network performance
• Skilled at resolving complex connectivity, performance, and security issues
• Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cloud networking in AWS or Azure
• Experience with Cisco VoIP, wireless controllers, and SDN platforms
• Knowledge of network monitoring tools (., SolarWinds, Cisco DNA Center)
• Proficiency with network protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, HSRP, GLBP) and Layer 2/3 technologies (STP, VLANs)
• Experience producing configuration documentation and network diagrams using Visio or similar

About Us

Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies

• Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team
• Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required
• Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, one (1) additional day of paid wellness leave per calendar year, and observe ten (10) federal holidays
• Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)
• Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications!
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2021,2022, 2023, & 2024!
• Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, wellness events, happy hours, family fun events, and more!