Network Administrator

Company Overview

We are a Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.

Job Title: Network Administrator

Location: Hudson Oaks, TX

Employment type: Full time

We are seeking a Network Administrator with strong networking experience and a focus on Enterprise Wi-Fi systems to help standardize, secure, and scale our network deployments.

Job Duties:

• Configure, manage, and maintain Enterprise networks including Cambium Networks & UniFi networks, including switches, gateways, wireless access points, and controllers across internal sites and customer environments.

• Administer and monitor firewalls, VPNs, and network security solutions.

• Design, deploy, and troubleshoot enterprise Wi-Fi environments, ensuring high availability and performance.

• Maintain and support IP security camera systems integrated with UniFi Protect and related platforms.

• Perform network monitoring, performance tuning, and incident resolution.

• Assist with network design and implementation for new projects and customer rollouts.

• Document network configurations, policies, and procedures for consistency and compliance.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of professional IT/network administration experience (not an entry-level role).

• Strong foundation in networking fundamentals (switching, routing, VLANs, NAT, QoS, DNS, DHCP).

• Hands-on experience with firewall administration (Cambium, UniFi, Fortinet, SonicWall, or similar).

• Proficiency with enterprise Wi-Fi deployments (site surveys, channel planning, troubleshooting).

• Experience with security camera systems (UniFi Protect preferred, others a plus).

• Prior UniFi experience (deployment, optimization, troubleshooting) is highly preferred.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, MSP-style environment supporting multiple sites/customers.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of UniFi environments across a fast-growing organization.

• Work with modern networking technologies and help shape scalable standards.

• Collaborate with a dedicated IT and engineering team focused on efficiency and innovation.

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Work Environment/Hazards:

• Working conditions primarily inside an office environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

• High level of interaction with external/internal clients

Physical Demands:

• Able to frequently move, transport, positions objects of 50 pounds or more

• Stationary position for 8-10 hours a day

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

• Visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment.

• To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting, standing, operating computers and other office equipment and moving about the office. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone

Working Hours/Days:

• Full-time

• 100% in office and onsite

Travel Requirements:

• Able to travel 0-25% of the time

Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):

Nextlink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Drug Free Workplace:

Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.

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