Network Administrator
Company: Grand Canyon Education
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and collaborative Network Administrator
to help design, implement, and support our enterprise LAN, WAN, and
WLAN infrastructure across campus and data center environments. In
this hands?on role, you’ll partner with internal teams and
third?party vendors to develop robust network solutions, optimize
performance, and strengthen security. You’ll also mentor junior
administrators, assist with escalated troubleshooting, and
contribute to key lifecycle upgrades and architecture improvements.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex
technical challenges, communicating clearly, and contributing to a
high?performing, service?oriented IT team. If you’re passionate
about modern network technologies and ready to support
mission?critical infrastructure in a dynamic environment, we’d love
to have you join us. Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/
Essential Functions: Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN,
WAN, and WLAN infrastructure, with an emphasis on campus and data
center environments. Collaborate with partner departments and
third-party vendors to design network solutions and integrate
services, software, and hardware. Mentor junior network
administrators and assist in troubleshooting escalated issues,
providing guidance and support. Evaluate, recommend, and implement
network lifecycle upgrades, security improvements, and performance
optimizations. Conduct technical presentations and document network
designs using tools such as Visio, PowerPoint, and Zoom.
Participate in regular on-call rotation. Other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used and Responsibility Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Teams) Cisco network hardware
(Catalyst, Nexus), firewalls (Cisco/Palo Alto), load balancers
(Citrix/F5) Network diagnostic tools (Wireshark or equivalent for
packet capture analysis) Remote access, monitoring, and
configuration tools Zoom, whiteboarding tools, and collaboration
software for design and communication Experience/ Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or
related technical field from a regionally accredited institution;
or an equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience. 3 years of hands-on experience in network
administration or IT systems preferred. Proficiency in routing and
switching (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP,
SMTP), and firewall/VPN technologies preferred. Experience with
SD-WAN, MPLS, and data center technologies (ACI, VXLAN) a bonus.
Must pass background investigation. INDLOPESUP
Keywords: Grand Canyon Education, Gilbert , Network Administrator, IT / Software / Systems , Phoenix, Arizona
