Job description

SUMMARY At Magnolia, the Network Administrator is responsible for maintaining a secure, reliable, and high-performing network across all locations. This includes designing and supporting wired and wireless infrastructure, managing network hardware, assisting with network-related security, and responding to security alerts. The administrator also configures firewalls and access controls, supports site builds and infrastructure upgrades, monitors network traffic and health, documents configurations, and collaborates with vendors as needed. This role also supports Magnolia’s cloud-based network infrastructure, including Azure virtual networking and hybrid connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments. The position is based at Magnolia Headquarters in Waco, Texas, reports to the IT Operations Manager, and has no supervisory responsibilities.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Perform network planning, detailed design, and hands-on implementation of IP network projects, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure network infrastructure tailored to meet organizational goals and project specifications*  Administer and configure network infrastructure, including switches, routers, wireless access points, and servers*  Monitor network performance, perform regular audits*  Document and maintain IP address allocations, VLAN mappings, and network diagrams*  Conduct network security assessments and assist with firewall configurations, access controls, and policy enforcement*  Respond to network-related security alerts and incidents in collaboration with the SOC and internal stakeholders*  Provide second-level technical support for user issues related to network connectivity and configuration issues*  Perform audits and reviews of security controls*  Design and manage cloud networking components, including Azure virtual networks (VNETs), network security groups (NSGs), virtual appliances, and peering configurations*  Configure and support hybrid connectivity solutions such as VPN gateways, Azure Bastion, and cloud-based firewalls to ensure secure, high-performance access across environments*  Stay updated on security trends and ensure compliance  Perform other duties as assigned  *Metrics evaluated on Performance Review   COMPETENCIES  Teamwork: Contribute to a team environment supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Work effectively with others, be a team player and contribute toward team goals.  Critical Thinking: Propose creative solutions within the specific specialization. Ability to analyze data, trends, and patterns.  Expertise: Expert in knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques relevant to specialization. Able to develop expertise in related area(s).  Communication: Actively engage in listening to teammates and guests and be open to feedback from guests, peers, and management.  Guest Focus: Ability to proactively understand and meet guest needs, ensuring a personalized and guest-centric experience.  Strategy and Goal Setting: Approach change with positivity and curiosity. Know your role in achieving team goals. Hard skills: Proficiency required in routing and switching protocols, VLAN configuration, wireless network deployment and troubleshooting, firewall administration (on-prem and cloud-based), and cloud networking including Azure virtual networks (VNETs), network security groups (NSGs), and peering.    ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS  Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university preferred.  3-5 years of experience with a related degree, 4-7 years of experience with a non-related degree, or 5+ years of industry experience preferred.  Experience with LAN/WLAN/WAN/SD WAN architectures, networking and routing protocols, VoIP, firewall and proxy administration, and DNS and DHCP server administration required    Knowledge of security standards (ISO 27001, PCI, NIST, GDPR) preferred.  Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700), or other applicable certifications preferred  Experience with Microsoft Azure, including VNETs, peering, Defender, VPN gateways, and cloud-based firewall platforms strongly preferred; experience with Cisco Meraki also preferred  Must be available to be on call as business needs require   PHYSICAL DEMANDS  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel; utilize fine motor dexterity of fingers; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   WORK ENVIRONMENT  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.     ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS   Magnolia is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.   This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time. 

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