Network Level 1 Engineer

Administrator – Digital Network || Seattle, WA, Alpharetta, GA & Cincinnati, OH

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Job Title: Administrator – Digital Network

Job Location: Seattle, WA, Alpharetta, GA & Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid)

Job Duration: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Digital Network Administrator (L1) with hands-on experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have experience with Cisco networking, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, FortiGate firewalls, and basic exposure to Cisco DNAC and Cisco ISE. The candidate will be responsible for day-to-day network administration, troubleshooting, incident resolution, and supporting enterprise network security.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support Cisco routers and switches in an enterprise environment.
• Configure and troubleshoot DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM) solutions, preferably Infoblox.
• Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot FortiGate firewalls, including security policies, NAT, and VPNs.
• Support Cisco DNA Center (DNAC) for network monitoring, device inventory, and basic configuration management.
• Assist with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) administration, including endpoint onboarding and authentication troubleshooting.
• Support proxy solutions such as Bluecoat or Forcepoint (preferred).
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN connectivity, routing, switching, DNS, and firewall-related issues.
• Monitor network health and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
• Perform firmware upgrades, configuration backups, and routine maintenance activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in on-call support and maintenance activities as required.

Required Skills

Primary Skills

• Cisco Routing & Switching
• DNS, DHCP, IPAM (Infoblox preferred)
• FortiGate Firewall Administration

Secondary Skills

• Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Bluecoat Proxy or Forcepoint Proxy (Preferred)

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in Network Administration.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches.
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.
• Experience administering FortiGate firewalls.
• Basic knowledge of Cisco DNAC and Cisco ISE.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing, Switching, VPNs, NAT, and ACLs.
• Experience with enterprise ticketing systems and incident management.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.