Washington Corporations ยท 2 days ago
Network Administrator II
Missoula, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWashington Corporations is seeking a skilled and motivated Network Administrator II to join their IT Infrastructure team in Missoula, Montana. This mid-level role is responsible for the support, maintenance, and optimization of the enterprise network infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Company
Washington Corporations
The Washington Companies are a vibrant group of individual and independently operated companies in which Montana businessman Dennis R.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dennis R. Washington
Founder
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