Network Administrator Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Network Administrator
Full-time

Location:

Birmingham, AL (Home Office)

Job Titles:

Network Administrator
Company Description Founded in 2004, P&S Transportation is one of the fastest growing flatbed trucking operations with terminals nationwide. We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field. By targeting experienced professionals, partnering with the best universities and recruiting straight from the top programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be on the cutting edge of transportation. Our goal is to stay ahead through our emphasis on driver satisfaction and retention, cutting edge technology, offering creative solutions, customer partnerships and smarter people than our competition. Our business is growing exponentially and we require the best to help us continue on our path of success. Join our team and be a part of the future of the industry. We are continuously expanding and improving our services through our commitment to hiring the best and brightest in the Logistics and Transportation field. By targeting experienced professionals, partnering with the best universities, and recruiting straight from the top programs in logistics and operations, we support our vision to be on the cutting edge of transportation. Job Description The Network Administrator is responsible for the performance, security, and reliability of network infrastructure across all PS Logistics companies and locations. This hands-on role involves configuring, monitoring, and maintaining routers, firewalls, switches, VPNs, and wireless systems in a multi-vendor enterprise environment. The ideal candidate is self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing technical depth with proactive communication. In addition to supporting Fortinet, WatchGuard, Meraki, Cradlepoint, Starlink, and NVIDIA Onyx technologies, the Network Administrator will manage CVE-based patching, firewall rule creation, VPN setup, and secure network access using RADIUS authentication. This role requires regular participation in operational monitoring and alert response, collaborating daily with IT team members to review infrastructure health, respond to system alerts, and ensure high uptime. They will also serve as a regional point of contact for network-related outreach, supporting remote site coordination and responding to needs at locations across the PS Logistics footprint. The position includes participation in IT projects, vulnerability management efforts, and active engagement in cross-team communication channels to ensure smooth IT operations. Travel and participation in an on-call rotation are required.

• Install, configure, and maintain network infrastructure including firewalls, switches, routers, access points, and VPN appliances.
• Administer and support FortiGate (including FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer), WatchGuard (System Manager, AuthPoint, Dimension), Meraki, Cradlepoint, Starlink, and NVIDIA Onyx switches.
• Monitor system and network health using PRTG, responding to alerts related to availability, CPU load, connectivity, and tunnel status.
• Report on infrastructure performance and contribute to daily IT team syncs with insight into system health, remote access stability, and firewall behavior (e.g., FortiVPN, WatchGuard VPN).
• Coordinate with remote locations to support regional IT infrastructure, circuit issues, and user connectivity.
• Manage firewall policies, NAT rules, port forwarding, VLAN configuration, and DHCP reservations across platforms.
• Administer Windows NPS (RADIUS) for Meraki 802.1X wireless authentication and secure access control.
• Implement and maintain network security policies, including responding to CVE alerts, applying security patches, and sharing vulnerability intelligence with the team.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network diagrams, IP schemas, firewall configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with vendors and ISPs for circuit installation, troubleshooting, and billing review.
• Support infrastructure projects, DR planning, and configuration backup and recovery processes.
• Travel to company sites for infrastructure setup and support as needed.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours response to network issues or outages.
• Actively contribute to team communication channels (e.g., Teams) for coordination, status reporting, and collaboration on ongoing support and project efforts. Qualifications
• 3-5 years of experience in enterprise network administration or infrastructure support.
• Strong technical expertise in LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls, 802.1X, VLANs, and site-to-site connectivity.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (PRTG), logging platforms (FortiAnalyzer, WatchGuard Dimension), and remote troubleshooting tools.
• Experience with regional site coordination and vendor communications, especially in telecom/infrastructure services.
• Ability to participate in daily team coordination, provide accurate updates, and contribute to root cause identification and resolution.
• Certifications preferred: CompTIA Network+, Security+, Fortinet NSE, Cisco CCNA.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

A Successful Network Administrator must consistently demonstrate the company’s Mission and Values. They must have good oral and written communication skills in order to effectively interact with customers, drivers and other team members in person and on the telephone. They must be customer service-oriented as well as team-oriented and must have good organizational skills. A successful Network Administrator must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Finally, they must be able to work a flexible schedule when needed to including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Additional Information This job is a salary position with no guarantees for career progression. This does not mean that you will not be considered for other positions or opportunities. PS Logistics complies with all applicable equal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation from the company.