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Network Administrator

Creative Financial Staffing

Kalamazoo, MI · Posted November 13, 2026

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Position: Network Administrator Position Type: 3-6 Month (contract-to-hire), W-2 Compensation: $40.00 – 54.00 per hour Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, etc. Location: Kalamazoo, MI (Onsite) Travel : Up to 25-40% locally

Job Overview: The Network Administrator designs, supports and monitors the LAN, WAN and RF connectivity that Beacon Health System staff rely on every day. You will keep the network running with minimal downtime, assess department needs, install and configure network hardware and software, and help shape the future state of our network.

Responsibilities of the Network Administrator:

Maintain and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, access points.

Monitor LAN/WAN equipment and connections, and troubleshoot and resolve network issues quickly.

Maintain network hardware and software, and use monitoring tools to track network health.

Administer network topology configuration and design.

Coordinate with IS staff and vendors on upgrades and updates, escalating to vendor support when needed.

Provide on-call support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Participate in IS process design.

Provide excellent customer service and communicate courteously and responsively.

Report on network status and utilization, and keep records as required by department policy.

Stay current on network technology trends through reading, meetings, training and conferences.

Preferred Experience of the Network Administrator :

Experience with network hardware and software.

Experience with HP Aruba & Extreme Networking equipment (or similar)

Experience with ServiceNow (or similar)

Strong documentation skills.

Advanced knowledge of network topologies, network operating software and hardware, plus in-depth operating system network knowledge.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support a diverse user population and serve as a technical resource.

Good organization, project management and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently.

Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to train staff at all levels.

Strong interpersonal skills for working with staff and vendors, and leadership skills to earn cooperation from others.

Bonus Experience of the Network Administrator:

Experience with Cisco, Meraki.

Experience designing and supporting wireless and RF networks.

Experience leading projects or process redesign efforts.

Experience negotiating with vendors or supporting contract discussions.

Experience training or mentoring junior technical staff.

Experience in the hospital or healthcare industry.

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