IT Network Administrator

Posted Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10 : 00 AM

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Open : August 1, 2025 Close : When Filled

Job Title : Network Administrator Department : Information Technologies

Reports To : Infrastructure Manager Hours : 40 Hrs / Wk – Full Time

Salary : Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits Requisition :

Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov . The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement / 401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary : Under general direction, supports and maintains computer networking and telecommunication systems; installs, configures, and maintains routers, switches, PSTN gateways, firewalls, and other network-related devices and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating special projects including network related wiring plans, LAN / WAN hardware / software purchases, and system installation, backup, maintenance and problem solving
• Assists in providing network and remote connectivity hardware / software support
• Assists in installing, designing, configuring, and maintaining system hardware and software
• Analyzes and troubleshoots the network logs and tracks the nature and resolution of problems
• Assists in maintaining both physical and virtual network servers and appliances
• Maintains user accounts, profiles, file sharing, access privileges and security
• Researches, analyzes, monitors, troubleshoots and resolves data and voice network problems
• Assists in planning, coordinating and consulting with vendors and clients for hardware / software purchases, product services and support
• Keeps current regarding new hardware / software products for system enhancements
• Assists and provides support to the Technical Support Group as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Three years working as a network administrator;

OR

Cisco Certified Networking Associate and / or Associates Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology plus one year working as a network administrator.

Must demonstrate understanding of Routing and Switching, as well as : Routing Protocols (emphasis on Static and OSPF), Subnetting, QoS, VLANs, VoIP, ACLs, Device Hardening, and Firewalls. Knowledge of Cisco Call Manager and IPv6 a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities

Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Must be detailed oriented.

Must adhere to strict rules regarding confidentiality.

Must successfully pass a background check prior to and periodically throughout employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Indian Preference Employer as Required by Law

Online Application Tips :

If you have any questions about the positions or the online application, please call (253) 573-7863

Native American preference applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Because of the large number of applications received and limited job positions, your application will not guarantee employment.

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