Network Administrator – Contract to Hire (3–6 Months)

Location: Thornton, CO (100% Onsite)
Target Salary on Conversion: $120,000–$150,000

Overview

A multi-entity industrial manufacturing group is hiring a Network Administrator to help stabilize, standardize, and secure infrastructure across multiple operating units. This is a contract-to-hire role, onsite in Thornton, Colorado, with the opportunity to convert to full-time based on performance and organizational alignment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys hands-on work with infrastructure, and brings strong initiative and respectful confidence to their approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and troubleshoot VMware environments, LAN/WAN, firewalls, and other infrastructure components

• Oversee user access, DNS/DHCP, and Group Policy in Active Directory and Azure AD

• Administer and support Windows Server, O365, and backup solutions

• Monitor networks for performance, stability, and security threats; lead Tier III incident response

• Collaborate with IT leadership to propose improvements, set standards, and document network configurations

• Partner with cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure compliance with best practices

• Create and manage user roles, permissions, and backup strategies

• Support ongoing infrastructure upgrades, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning

• Occasional travel (up to 30%) for project or site-level support

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

• 8–10+ years of experience in infrastructure and network administration

• Hands-on experience with:

  • VMware, Windows Server, Azure AD, Group Policy, PowerShell

  • O365, LAN/WAN, DNS, DHCP

• Knowledge of Fortinet firewall technologies, VPN, and multi-factor authentication

• Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills; able to work independently

• Professional, collaborative demeanor with the confidence to drive results respectfully

Preferred/Bonus Skills:

• Familiarity with Fortinet firewalls, UniFi switching, LANSweeper, Mimecast

• Experience with Synology appliances, backup solutions, or SAN storage (EMC, Cisco, Dell)

• Exposure to CMMC and NIST frameworks

• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, or CCNP

Work Conditions & Schedule

• Standard: Monday–Friday, 8-hour day shift

• Flexibility for after-hours or weekend support as needed during critical project phases

• Onsite requirement in Thornton, CO

• Indoor and outdoor work may be required; must be able to lift light-to-moderate equipment and navigate facility settings

Benefits Upon Conversion

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Employee assistance program

Why Apply?

• Join a growing organization with significant investment in IT modernization

• Be part of a team that values independence, initiative, and low-ego collaboration

• Opportunity to shape infrastructure practices and own key technical decisions