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Network Administrator (9029)

Richmond, VA 23219

Posted: 10/06/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: IT Support Job Number: 9029

Job Description


Morton is seeking a mid-level Network Administrator to support a large, multi-site enterprise network environment based in Richmond, VA. This is a hands-on role supporting WAN/LAN infrastructure, Cisco networking technologies, SD-WAN, secure access, monitoring, and network troubleshooting across distributed locations.

The ideal candidate has approximately 5+ years of enterprise networking experience and is comfortable handling day-to-day network administration independently while partnering with senior engineers on more complex network engineering initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support and maintain enterprise WAN/LAN infrastructure across multiple locations
  • Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches using IOS and NX-OS
  • Support Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies including VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, QoS, OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP
  • Administer and troubleshoot Cisco SD-WAN, including vManage, vSmart, and vEdge
  • Support cloud-managed networking environments, including Cisco Meraki
  • Maintain secure network access technologies including Cisco ISE, Duo MFA, and Zero Trust solutions
  • Configure and support Cisco firewall technologies, including firewall rules, NAT, VPN/IPsec, and related security policies
  • Monitor network health and performance using tools such as ThousandEyes, SolarWinds, PRTG, and Splunk
  • Troubleshoot network outages, performance issues, connectivity problems, and other infrastructure incidents
  • Assist with vulnerability remediation and network security initiatives
  • Perform onsite network installations and troubleshooting, including routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, cabling, and related hardware
  • Coordinate with carriers, vendors, security teams, infrastructure teams, and other technical groups
  • Maintain network diagrams, configuration documentation, runbooks, inventory, and standard operating procedures
  • Execute network changes through established change-management processes
  • Assist with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
Required Qualifications
  • Approximately 5+ years of network administration or WAN/LAN experience within a multi-site enterprise environment
  • Strong hands-on Cisco networking experience, including IOS and/or NX-OS
  • Solid understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts and protocols
  • Hands-on experience supporting Cisco SD-WAN
  • Experience with cloud-managed networking technologies such as Cisco Meraki
  • Familiarity with network security and secure access technologies such as Cisco ISE, Duo MFA, firewalls, VPNs, and Zero Trust
  • Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
  • Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or Bash
  • Ability to travel periodically within Virginia and support occasional after-hours network activities
  • CCNA certification
Preferred Qualifications
  • 8+ years of enterprise network administration experience
  • Advanced Cisco SD-WAN experience, including templates and policies
  • Experience with Cisco ISE policy administration
  • Strong Meraki experience
  • Experience with Zero Trust networking technologies
  • Familiarity with Cisco ACI and/or VXLAN
  • Experience with Cisco Intersight
  • Experience supporting network vulnerability management and remediation
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • CCNP certification or currently working toward CCNP
About the Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to work in a large, distributed enterprise environment supporting business-critical network infrastructure. The role provides a mix of network operations, troubleshooting, security, SD-WAN, field implementation, and project work, with opportunities to take on more advanced network engineering responsibilities over time.

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Ryan Bernier
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