Senior Network Administrator

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Network Engineer/Administrator to join a leading enterprise operations team. This critical role involves administering, monitoring, and maintaining complex voice and data infrastructure across a large-scale corporate and specialized utility environment. The ideal candidate will ensure the highest levels of availability, performance, and security while adhering to industry-leading standards (including NERC/SERC compliance where applicable).

This is a senior-level position requiring expert-level troubleshooting, strategic planning, project leadership, and the ability to provide technical guidance to junior staff. If you are driven by complex challenges and thrive on building resilient, high-performance networks, we encourage you to apply.

location: Tampa, Florida

job type: Permanent

salary: $115,000 - 125,000 per year

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Network Engineering & Architecture

• Design & Strategy: Plan, lead, and execute complex network architectures, including multi-segment infrastructure, LAN/WAN, and VPN systems. Participate in long-term network design and strategy.
• Optimization: Continuously monitor network performance, conducting capacity planning and traffic analysis to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Cloud & Modernization: Implement and maintain cloud-based network solutions and support communication systems upgrades.
  
  

Operations & Maintenance

• Hardware Management: Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, virtualization platforms, and wireless devices.
• Physical Infrastructure: Plan and maintain structured cabling (voice and data), performing moves, adds, and changes as required. Ensure accurate diagrams and records of the environment are maintained.
• Vendor & Project Management: Coordinate with vendors for installations, manage contracts, and lead network-related projects including budgeting and timeline management.
  
  

Support, Leadership & Compliance

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all network operations comply with applicable NERC and SERC standards, as well as other industry best practices. Maintain evidence retention for audit readiness.
• Technical Leadership: Provide expert-level support for complex connectivity issues and root cause analysis. Offer technical guidance and day-to-day direction to Network Administrators and PC Technicians.
• Business Continuity: Research and test business continuity plans to ensure network resilience.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited university.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in an Information Technology or computing environment.
• At least three (3) years of direct, hands-on experience as a Network Administrator or Engineer, installing, monitoring, and maintaining complex voice and data networks in a medium to large-scale organization.
• Core Competencies: Demonstrated ability in critical-thinking, problem-solving, planning and organizing, and effective written/verbal communication.
• Direct experience working in a utility or highly regulated industry (e.g., finance, government). - Preferred
• Familiarity with NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) or SERC (Southeastern Electric Reliability Corporation) compliance standards and evidence retention practices. - Preferred
• Experience implementing and maintaining cloud-based network solutions and supporting communications systems. - Preferred
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.