Odyssey Information Services
Senior Network Administrator
Odyssey Information Services, Broomfield, Colorado, United States, 80020
Network Administrator – Contract to Hire (3–6 Months)
Location:
Thornton, CO (100% Onsite) Target Salary on Conversion:
$120,000–$150,000 Overview A multi-entity industrial manufacturing group is hiring a
Network Administrator
to help stabilize, standardize, and secure infrastructure across multiple operating units. This is a
contract-to-hire role , onsite in
Thornton, Colorado , with the opportunity to convert to full-time based on performance and organizational alignment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys hands-on work with infrastructure, and brings strong initiative and respectful confidence to their approach. Key Responsibilities Manage, configure, and troubleshoot
VMware environments ,
LAN/WAN ,
firewalls , and other infrastructure components
Oversee user access, DNS/DHCP, and Group Policy in
Active Directory and Azure AD
Administer and support
Windows Server ,
O365 , and backup solutions
Monitor networks for performance, stability, and security threats; lead Tier III incident response
Collaborate with IT leadership to propose improvements, set standards, and document network configurations
Partner with cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure compliance with best practices
Create and manage user roles, permissions, and backup strategies
Support ongoing
infrastructure upgrades, disaster recovery, and business continuity
planning
Occasional travel (up to 30%) for project or site-level support
What You Bring Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
8–10+ years of experience in infrastructure and network administration
Hands-on experience with: VMware ,
Windows Server ,
Azure AD ,
Group Policy ,
PowerShell
O365 ,
LAN/WAN ,
DNS ,
DHCP
Knowledge of
Fortinet
firewall technologies ,
VPN , and
multi-factor authentication
Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills; able to work independently
Professional, collaborative demeanor with the confidence to drive results respectfully
Preferred/Bonus Skills: Familiarity with
Fortinet firewalls ,
UniFi switching ,
LANSweeper ,
Mimecast
Experience with
Synology appliances ,
backup solutions , or
SAN storage (EMC, Cisco, Dell)
Exposure to
CMMC
and
NIST
frameworks
Certifications such as
CISSP ,
CCNA , or
CCNP
Work Conditions & Schedule Standard: Monday–Friday, 8-hour day shift
Flexibility for after-hours or weekend support as needed during critical project phases
Onsite requirement in
Thornton, CO
Indoor and outdoor work may be required; must be able to lift light-to-moderate equipment and navigate facility settings
Benefits Upon Conversion Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Why Apply? Join a growing organization with
significant investment in IT modernization
Be part of a team that values
independence, initiative, and low-ego collaboration
Opportunity to shape infrastructure practices and own key technical decisions
Compensation: $120,000-$150,000 per year
Thornton, CO (100% Onsite) Target Salary on Conversion:
$120,000–$150,000 Overview A multi-entity industrial manufacturing group is hiring a
Network Administrator
to help stabilize, standardize, and secure infrastructure across multiple operating units. This is a
contract-to-hire role , onsite in
Thornton, Colorado , with the opportunity to convert to full-time based on performance and organizational alignment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys hands-on work with infrastructure, and brings strong initiative and respectful confidence to their approach. Key Responsibilities Manage, configure, and troubleshoot
VMware environments ,
LAN/WAN ,
firewalls , and other infrastructure components
Oversee user access, DNS/DHCP, and Group Policy in
Active Directory and Azure AD
Administer and support
Windows Server ,
O365 , and backup solutions
Monitor networks for performance, stability, and security threats; lead Tier III incident response
Collaborate with IT leadership to propose improvements, set standards, and document network configurations
Partner with cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure compliance with best practices
Create and manage user roles, permissions, and backup strategies
Support ongoing
infrastructure upgrades, disaster recovery, and business continuity
planning
Occasional travel (up to 30%) for project or site-level support
What You Bring Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
8–10+ years of experience in infrastructure and network administration
Hands-on experience with: VMware ,
Windows Server ,
Azure AD ,
Group Policy ,
PowerShell
O365 ,
LAN/WAN ,
DNS ,
DHCP
Knowledge of
Fortinet
firewall technologies ,
VPN , and
multi-factor authentication
Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills; able to work independently
Professional, collaborative demeanor with the confidence to drive results respectfully
Preferred/Bonus Skills: Familiarity with
Fortinet firewalls ,
UniFi switching ,
LANSweeper ,
Mimecast
Experience with
Synology appliances ,
backup solutions , or
SAN storage (EMC, Cisco, Dell)
Exposure to
CMMC
and
NIST
frameworks
Certifications such as
CISSP ,
CCNA , or
CCNP
Work Conditions & Schedule Standard: Monday–Friday, 8-hour day shift
Flexibility for after-hours or weekend support as needed during critical project phases
Onsite requirement in
Thornton, CO
Indoor and outdoor work may be required; must be able to lift light-to-moderate equipment and navigate facility settings
Benefits Upon Conversion Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Why Apply? Join a growing organization with
significant investment in IT modernization
Be part of a team that values
independence, initiative, and low-ego collaboration
Opportunity to shape infrastructure practices and own key technical decisions
Compensation: $120,000-$150,000 per year