Network Administrator II

Job Description

** 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.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications

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.