Network Administrator

Network Administrator Contract: 6 Month Contract to Hire

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Hybrid **On-site 3 days and remote 2 days per week**

We are seeking a skilled Network Administrator to support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and optimization of the enterprise network environment. This role will focus on hands-on network administration, troubleshooting, and implementation, while partnering closely with senior engineering staff on larger initiatives and architectural improvements. The ideal candidate is a strong technical contributor who is comfortable working independently on routine operational tasks, while continuing to grow into more advanced engineering responsibilities over time.

Skills & Technical Expertise Required:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of experience in network administration or network engineering roles
• CCNA certification (strongly preferred)
• Hands-on experience supporting Cisco routing and switching environments
• Experience working in a production enterprise environment
• Strong working knowledge of switching concepts (VLANs, STP, trunking, EtherChannel, QoS)
• Practical experience with routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP (BGP exposure is a plus)
• Experience configuring and supporting network security technologies (ACLs, NAT/PAT, IPSec VPNs)
• Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst environments (Nexus exposure is a plus)
• Understanding of core network services such as DNS and DHCP
• Familiarity with cloud and hybrid networking concepts, particularly in Microsoft Azure
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Familiarity with RADIUS / AAA for authentication is a plus
• Exposure to VoIP systems (e.g., RingCentral) is a plus

Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain, and support LAN, WAN, wireless, and VPN environments in a primarily Cisco-based infrastructure
• Perform day-to-day network operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response
• Diagnose and resolve network performance issues across switching, routing, and connectivity layers
• Implement network changes in accordance with ITIL-based change management processes
• Support and maintain network security configurations, including firewalls, ACLs, and VPN tunnels
• Assist with network upgrades, hardware replacements, and system implementations
• Monitor network performance and capacity
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures
• Support cloud and hybrid connectivity, including VPNs and basic cloud networking components (Azure preferred)
• Assist in maintaining and supporting VoIP infrastructure
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers for issue resolution and service delivery
• Participate in on-call rotation or after-hours support as needed

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.