Corporate IT Network Administrator

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Network Administrator to join our IT department. This individual will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and support of our corporate network infrastructure, ensuring its availability, security, reliability, and optimal performance. The ideal candidate will have strong network fundamentals, practical experience, excellent communication skills, and sharp problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement network infrastructure solutions, including LAN, WAN, Wireless, VPN, firewalls, and network access controls.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot network issues, perform routine maintenance tasks, and ensure network uptime and reliability.
• Participate in troubleshooting tier 1 network/vpn issues in our helpdesk slack channel.
• Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewall policies, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and access control lists.
• Participate in implementation of Zero Trust and network segmentation.
• Configure and manage network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, wireless controllers), and maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Manage relationships with network hardware and software vendors for procurement, support, and issue resolution. May involve onsite vendor meetings and work review for office buildouts and maintenance.
• Stage and deploy new sites with network infrastructure adhering to IonQ standards.
• Support M&A efforts by retrofitting acquired offices with IonQ's standard networking equipment.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical network issues.
• Ensure network infrastructure adheres to relevant industry standards and SOC II compliance regulations.
• May need to travel to other IonQ locations to perform network maintenance and installations.

You would be a good fit with:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on corporate network environments
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), and switching technologies
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing network devices from major vendors (e.g., Arista, Fortinet, Juniper)
• Experience with firewall technologies (e.g., Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks) and VPN configurations
• Knowledge of wireless networking principles and experience with deploying and managing WLAN solutions
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze network issues and implement effective solutions
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

You would be a great fit with:

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering
• Relevant industry certifications
• Experience with cloud networking technologies (e.g., GCP)
• Knowledge of network automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ansible)
• Familiarity with security best practices and frameworks

Location: This role will be based in our College Park office and may require occasional travel and after-hours support.

Travel: Up to 15%

Job ID: 1143

The approximate base salary range for this position is $81,000 - $106,050. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.