The Krusteaz Company is seeking a Network Administrator to join the IT Operations team. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of IT Operations, Infrastructure and Security, you will play a key role in design, delivery, and management of our enterprise and industrial networks. The Network Administrator will be responsible for the daily management, security, and performance of our enterprise network environment. While the primary focus is on core networking, this role ensures high-availability connectivity for our 24x7 manufacturing and logistics facilities, supporting a mobile workforce and real-time inventory systems.

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Enterprise Administration: Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst switches, ISR/ASR routers, and Palo Alto SD-WAN architecture to ensure uptime across the corporate landscape.
• Azure & Entra Cloud Networking: Administer hybrid cloud connectivity, including Azure Virtual Networks, subnets, and Network Security Groups. Manage Microsoft Entra ID for identity-driven network access, SSO integrations, and secure VM networking.
• Warehouse Wireless Mobility: Optimize Ruckus enterprise wireless infrastructure to support handheld scanners and mobile devices, focusing on fast roaming (802.11r/k/v), RF site survey remediation, and mitigating interference in high-rack environments.
• Manufacturing & OT Integration: Support the convergence of IT and Operations Technology (OT) by maintaining industrial network segmentation, supporting PLC connectivity, and securing the industrial DMZ.
• Network Security & Identity: Manage identity-based access control and implement Zero-Trust policies for both corporate users and ruggedized warehouse devices.
• Monitoring & Automation: Utilize tools like Solarwinds and Splunk to automate routine tasks and perform predictive troubleshooting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the broader IT team and other departments to support diverse projects, provide technical guidance for non‑network initiatives, and assist with general IT tasks as needed to ensure organizational success.

Position Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Proven success in managing enterprise networks.
• Hands-on experience configuring wireless controllers and access points for industrial or large-scale warehouse environments. Ruckus networks preferred.
• Deep understanding of BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and WPA3 wireless standards.
• Understanding of SASE and SD-WAN architecture and firewall management. Palo Alto networks preferred.
• Ability to function effectively as a change agent and problem solver within your team and across IT and the business.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to think critically, problem solve, and articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or comparative relative experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in network administration with a primary focus on Cisco hardware and software.
• CCNA preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is highly preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included.

The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

Get to know us:

• A people-focused company that cares: We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
• A valued and supported workforce: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower-than-average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
• An engaged and energized culture: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
• A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.

Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Salary Information: An employee in this position can expect a salary range between $ $83, 620.00 and $137, 965.00. We typically pay out between $94, 000.00 and $120, 000.00. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification, training, and location. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.

We hope you'll take the time to get to know us!

The Krusteaz Company is not sponsoring new applicant employment authorization at this time, and please, no third-party recruiters.

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