For: Network Administrator

Ref: VR/15439

Job Description

Location: Rome, Italy

Work Model: Hybrid (Up to 3 days Work From Home per week)

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Extendable)

Experience: Ideally 5 to 10 years

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Network Administrator to join our team and support enterprise network operations, security, and infrastructure management. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cisco technologies, network security, firewall administration, and cloud networking, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network environments and ensure high availability of critical business services.

Key Responsibilities

- Administer and support Cisco network infrastructure including routing and switching.
- Manage Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and Meraki environments.
- Configure and maintain F5 Load Balancers and network security solutions.
- Administer Cisco Firepower firewalls and VPN connectivity.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, MPLS, and Internet connectivity.
- Implement network security controls and support cybersecurity initiatives.
- Diagnose and resolve network incidents, performance issues, and outages.




- Support AWS cloud networking and hybrid infrastructure environments.
- Maintain network documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects and operational improvements.
- Automate routine network administration tasks where applicable.

Required Skills

- Strong experience in Cisco Routing & Switching.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki administration.
- Experience managing F5 Load Balancers.
- Cisco Firepower Firewall administration.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, WAN/LAN technologies.
- Experience with OSPF and BGP routing protocols.
- Network monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting expertise.
- Understanding of network security concepts and best practices.
- Experience working in ITIL-based environments.

Preferred Skills

- AWS networking and cloud infrastructure experience.
- SD-WAN deployment and support.
- Network automation and scripting.
- Experience in multi-vendor enterprise environments.

Preferred Certifications

- CCNA / CCNP
- Cisco Security Certifications
- Meraki Certifications
- AWS Certifications
- ITIL Foundation

CISSP or other Security Certifications

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