We’re looking for a Senior Network Administrator who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. In this role, you'll partner with the Global Network Manager to shape and deliver the next generation of our global network through advanced networking, cloud connectivity, automation, and AI-enabled operations. You’ll be hands-on with configurations, troubleshooting, and optimizations, while also contributing your expertise to strategic planning and enterprise architecture discussions.
Lead Projects. Mentor the Team. Make an Impact.
You’ll take ownership of executing large-scale initiatives, from multi-site implementations to advanced security integrations, ensuring they’re delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. As the go-to technical lead, you’ll mentor other network team members, fostering skill growth, and a culture of continuous improvement. If you’re looking for a role where your technical depth, leadership, and collaborative mindset can directly influence both daily operations and long-term strategy, this is your opportunity.
Roles & Responsibilities
Technical Leadership, Strategy & Execution
Serve as the technical lead for complex network and telecommunications projects, including multi-site implementations, major upgrades, and cloud/network integrations. Act as the highest level of technical escalation for complex issues.
Partner with the Global Network Manager to interpret business and technology requirements, recommend enterprise architecture best practices, shape long-term roadmaps, and support investment decisions.
Collaborate with IT teams, vendors and service providers to perform advanced configuration, deployment, and optimization of enterprise network equipment, security appliances, and hybrid/multi-cloud networking solutions, including secure connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments.
Maintain deep technical expertise in routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, and network monitoring systems.
Project Management & Collaboration
Lead planning and execution of large-scale network initiatives, ensuring milestones are met, risks are managed, and stakeholders are informed.
Collaborate with business units to translate operational needs into secure, high-performance, network solutions.
Operations, Mentoring & Continuous Improvement
Proactively monitor network performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, leveraging automation, orchestration, AI-enabled monitoring, intelligent troubleshooting capabilities, and analytics to predict and prevent issues.
Maintain detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks.
Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network infrastructure.
Identify and implement improvements in security, performance, and operational efficiency.
Mentor and guide network team members, fostering skill growth and a culture of continuous improvement.
Governance & Standards
In collaboration with the Global Network Manager, develop, enforce, and maintain network policies, procedures, and configuration standards in alignment with security requirements, corporate policies, and applicable regulations.
Stay current with emerging technologies and trends, including cloud networking, automation, AI-assisted operations, and cybersecurity innovations, recommending adoption where appropriate.
Job Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in IT related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 6+ years in network administration.
Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Expertise in enterprise routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, and cloud networking platforms (Azure/AWS).
Strong knowledge of network security frameworks, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting methodologies.
Experience collaborating with global teams and managing vendor relationships.
Experience with network automation, scripting, orchestration tools, or AI-assisted operational platforms is preferred.
Core Competencies
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to execute effectively.
Highly skilled in hands-on technical work while contributing to broader strategic initiatives.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Language & Communication Skills
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, to collaborate effectively with U.S.-based leadership and global teams.
Ability to present technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Japanese language skills a plus for local team and vendor engagement.
On-Call Requirement: Participation in a rotating on-call schedule is required to support critical systems and respond to after-hours technical issues.
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- Target Hiring Range
- Annual Salary: USD 112,767.00 - USD 155,055.00
Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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