Network Administrator - Project Management Focus

WHAT YOU WILL DO:We are looking for a highly skilled Network Administrator with a strong background in network infrastructure design, vendor management, and project coordination. This unique role combines advanced technical support with significant project management responsibilities, making it ideal for someone comfortable with both the technical and operational sides of IT. If you are someone who thrives in managing network infrastructure projects, overseeing vendor relationships, and working with telecom providers, this is the role for you.In this position, you’ll be expected to dive into network configurations, design firewalls, and manage network setups, but the hands-on tech support is a smaller component of your day-to-day work. The majority of your time will be spent on managing projects, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring the timely execution of tasks related to office openings, closures, and network infrastructure buildouts.Key Responsibilities:Network Design & Management: Handle network infrastructure design, firewall design, and other key network configurations (Cisco, Meraki). Although these tasks are infrequent (every 3-5 years), you will lead the process when they arise, especially during acquisitions or major network changes.Project Management: Take charge of opening and closing office locations, ensuring all IT infrastructure is set up or dismantled efficiently. Manage IT-side projects alongside other teams, overseeing contractors, electricians, and vendors to complete installations and upgrades.Vendor Management: Work closely with internal and external vendors, such as telecom providers (T-Mobile, Verizon), ISP vendors (Spectrum, Comcast), and property managers to ensure smooth project execution. The vendor management aspect of this role makes up 60-70% of the day-to-day responsibilities.Telecom Management: Manage data card accounts (T-Mobile/Verizon) and work with ISP vendors for service installations, troubleshooting, and upgrades.Billing & Expense Management: Analyze billing reports, identify usage trends, and allocate expenses. You'll be expected to manage cost-saving initiatives and ensure proper resource allocation for network-related projects.Support: While tech support is minimal, you will still provide second-level support for advanced technical issues, ensuring seamless collaboration between teams and vendors.Adaptability: A key part of this role is your ability to learn and adapt. We are looking for someone who is willing to train and teach others, and who is moldable to shape the future direction of our network infrastructure.