Network Administrator

Network Lead (Cisco / Juniper / Palo Alto)

Location: Denton, TX (100% Onsite)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Daytime Hours

Type: 3-Month Contract-to-Hire (Conversion Salary is 85k-88k)

Pay Rate: $45/hr.

Overview

GTS is hiring a Network Lead for our clients in higher education. This is a lead-level SME focused on designing, modernizing, and supporting network infrastructure across LAN/WAN, wireless, and unified communications. You’ll work closely with Network Architecture and play a key role in network refresh, switch upgrades, and hardware modernization initiatives, while mentoring and training team members.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the lead technical authority for enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, wireless, voice)
• Design and implement scalable, secure solutions across Cisco and Juniper environments
• Support and lead network refresh, switch upgrades, and hardware modernization efforts
• Partner with Network Architecture to implement enterprise designs and standards
• Act as escalation point for complex network and firewall issues (Palo Alto)
• Mentor and train junior engineers and new team members
• Lead or support large-scale infrastructure projects from planning through execution
• Analyze performance and proactively improve network reliability and capacity
• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and implement solutions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience (year-for-year substitution)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering, including hands-on work with Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto technologies
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing complex network environments
• Experience leading large-scale network or infrastructure projects
• CCNA (or equivalent certification)
• Expert knowledge of LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless
• Strong understanding of DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs, and network security principles
• Experience with network capacity planning and performance optimization
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts clearly
• CCNP, CCIE, or similar advanced certifications

GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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