Network Administrator

 

About Us:

Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.

 

Title: Network Administrator 

Salary: Starting at $85k - $95K -- depending on qualifications

Status: Full-time, Salary, Exempt

Reports to: IT Manager

Location: Chandler, AZ (Onsite)

Essential job functions/duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of the organization’s network infrastructure across all locations.
• Architect, configure, and manage Cisco Meraki MX network architecture, including:
• SD-WAN
• VLAN segmentation
• Firewall rules
• Traffic shaping
• High-availability (HA) configurations
• Administer and support Cisco Meraki switching and wireless infrastructure, ensuring performance, reliability, and secure connectivity across all sites.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot SonicWall firewalls, including:
• Site-to-Site VPN tunnels
• Firewall policies
• Network security services
• Administer VPN client solutions including SonicWall NetExtender and/or Cisco AnyConnect, ensuring secure remote access for end users and vendors.
• Design and maintain secure authentication frameworks, including:
• RADIUS (AAA – Authentication, Authorization, Accounting)
• Integration with Active Directory, Azure AD, MFA, and network access controls
• Support and integrate SAML-based authentication for cloud applications, VPNs, and identity providers.
• Monitor network health, performance, and security using tools such as Auvik, Meraki Dashboard, or similar platforms; proactively identify and remediate issues before service impact.
• Collaborate with Systems Administrators to ensure seamless integration between network infrastructure, servers, and cloud services (Microsoft 365, Azure, on-prem AD).
• Provide Tier-2 and Tier-3 support for network-related incidents, outages, and escalations.
• Support Windows-based environments as they relate to networking services, including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and NPS.
• Implement network security best practices, including segmentation, least-privilege access, threat detection, and vulnerability remediation.
• Support VoIP and collaboration platforms (including 3CX) from a network performance and QoS perspective.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, IP schemes, VLANs, firewall rules, and SOPs.
• Participate in and lead network-related projects, upgrades, and migrations.
• Support remote clinics and facilities, including onsite troubleshooting and equipment installation as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Strong understanding of enterprise LAN/WAN networking, TCP/IP, routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• Deep hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki MX firewalls, switches, and wireless access points.
• Proven experience configuring and supporting SonicWall firewalls, site-to-site VPNs, and VPN client solutions.
• Solid understanding of RADIUS, AAA, and secure network authentication models.
• Working knowledge of SAML authentication flows and identity federation concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using packet capture, logs, and monitoring tools.
• Experience integrating networking with Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD, and M365 environments.
• Familiarity with security frameworks, endpoint protection, and compliance-driven environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across IT teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly accountable, professional, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift and transport IT/network hardware as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT-related degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Network Administrator, Network Engineer, or similar role.
• Certifications: (at least 2 out of the 4 are highly preferred):

• Cisco CCNA / Meraki CMNA
• CompTIA Network+ or Security+
• SonicWall SNSA / SNSP (preferred)
• Microsoft Azure / Identity-related certifications

• Knowledge of healthcare systems or multi-site medical practice IT needs is a strong plus.

Work environment

• Clinic and office settings

Physical demands

• Up to 25% of travel (1 week per month combined) is required to support multisite locations. Travel may be conducted using a company vehicle, or personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.

Benefits & Perks: 

• Health, Dental, Vision (with HSA plans and employer contribution) 
• 3 weeks PTO 
• 5 days Sick Time
• 7 Company holidays + 2 Half-days 
• 401K with company match 
• Short & Long Term Disability 
• Educational Assistance 
• Shared company vehicles for required travel 

Work authorization / Driving record

• Must have valid documentation and authorization to work in the U.S. (sponsorship or visa transfer not available)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be in good standing with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

EEO statement

It is the policy of the Institute for Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate. 

Notice to Staffing Agencies:
It is our policy that any and all contact with third party staffing or recruitment vendors come through our Talent Acquisition Team directly. We have an established and preferred network of contracted partners that we engage if and when we deem it necessary. We request that staffing agencies refrain from repeatedly contacting our hiring managers or employees directly. Unsolicited resumes, onsite solicitations, and inquiries will not be considered or responded to. Overly persistent and forceful inquires may also be blocked across our network at the domain level as spam. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.