Job SummaryWe're seeking an experienced Senior Network Administrator to lead the design, optimization, configuration, and security of Goosehead's enterprise network infrastructure. You'll build resilient, scalable networks across on-prem and cloud environments (Meraki, Azure), while ensuring high availability and compliance.
This role blends hands-on expertise in Windows, Linux, virtualization (Nutanix), and unified communications with strategic leadership in areas like identity management (Intune, Entra ID), future-state planning (ZTNA, hybrid cloud), and infrastructure documentation. You'll mentor junior IT staff, drive automation, and play a key role in business continuity, disaster recovery, and transformation efforts.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities- Architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN environments utilizing Fortinet (FortiGate/FortiManager), Cisco Meraki (MX/MS/MR), and Juniper (SRX/EX) platforms
- Lead network implementations, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring minimal downtime and adherence to change management processes
- Identify, remediate, and proactively eliminate network problem areas through root cause analysis and performance tuning
- Design and manage SD-WAN, high-availability (HA) firewall clusters, VLAN segmentation, and secure network zoning
- Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols including BGP and OSPF
- Implement and maintain IPSec and SSL VPNs, site-to-site tunnels, and remote access solutions
- Administer and secure Azure network connectivity, including VPN gateways, virtual networks, and network security groups (NSGs)
- Develop, audit, and enforce next-generation firewall policies, IDS/IPS, and threat protection controls
- Monitor and support VoIP systems, including SIP trunks, QoS configuration, and performance metrics (latency, jitter, packet loss, MOS), ensuring high call quality and reliability
- Perform packet-level analysis and advanced troubleshooting to resolve complex network and voice issues
- Maintain detailed network documentation, topology diagrams, standard operating procedures, and configuration backups
- Produce KPI and performance reports covering uptime, security posture, capacity, and voice quality metrics
Required Skills and Abilities- The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced hands-on expertise, strong documentation discipline, and the ability to lead infrastructure initiatives while maintaining a secure, highly available, and performance-optimized network environment.
Benefits Summary- High quality voluntary health, vision, disability, life, and dental insurance programs
- 401K Matching Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Corporate sponsored programs to enhance employee physical, financial, mental, and emotional wellness
- Financial Solution Program
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