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Network Administrator
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About the Position
We are seeking a Network Administrator to manage and configure network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs, for a mid-sized company.
Responsibilities
- Konfiguracja i utrzymanie urządzeń sieciowych (routery, switche Cisco/Juniper/HPE Aruba)
- Zarządzanie firewallami (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA) oraz politykami dostępu
- Projektowanie i wdrażanie sieci VLAN, VPN oraz połączeń site-to-site
- Monitoring wydajności sieci (Zabbix, PRTG, SolarWinds) i reagowanie na alerty
- Diagnozowanie i rozwiązywanie awarii sieciowych w modelu L2/L3
- Zarządzanie adresacją IP, DNS, DHCP oraz dokumentacją topologii
- Wdrażanie polityk QoS oraz optymalizacja przepustowości łączy
- Współpraca z zespołem security przy segmentacji sieci i audytach
- Automatyzacja zadań konfiguracyjnych (Ansible, skrypty Python)
- Prowadzenie dokumentacji technicznej i procedur disaster recovery
Required Skills and Experience
| Skill | Required Level | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Routing and switching | Advanced | OSPF, BGP, VLAN, STP, EtherChannel |
| Firewalls | Advanced | Fortinet lub Palo Alto, reguły NAT, IPS |
| VPN | Intermediate | IPSec, SSL VPN, site-to-site |
| Network monitoring | Advanced | Zabbix, PRTG, SolarWinds, SNMP |
| Certifications | Highly regarded | CCNA, CCNP, Fortinet NSE |
| Automation | Basic/Intermediate | Ansible, Python, skrypty CLI |
| Security | Intermediate | segmentacja, ACL, 802.1X |
| Operating systems | Intermediate | Linux, Windows Server |
| English | B2 | dokumentacja, wsparcie vendorów |
| Problem solving | Advanced | diagnostyka L1–L3, packet capture |
Salary and Market Range 2026
Network Administrator on a mid-level earns in Poland 9000–14000 PLN gross/month, and the rate mainly depends on the scale of the network, held certificates, and security competencies.
- Location: Warszawa and Kraków offer 10–15% higher rates than smaller cities
- Industry: finance, telecommunications, and data centers pay above the median
- Certifications: CCNP or NSE 5+ increase salary by 1500–2500 PLN
- Experience: knowledge of automation and multi-vendor shifts to the upper range
- Work model: on-call shifts usually come with an allowance
The standard benefits package includes private healthcare, a sports card, a training budget with vouchers for certifications, additional vacation days, and work equipment. Increasingly, employers offer full funding for Cisco or Fortinet exams and a hybrid work model with 2–3 remote days.
How We Hire a Network Administrator Step by Step
We conduct the recruitment of Network Administrator based on the verification of practical network skills, not just CVs. Each stage has a specific completion time.
- Analysis of needs and position profile – determining the stack and priorities (1–2 days)
- Search and preselection of candidates from the database and active headhunting (5–7 days)
- Technical interview and verification of network skills (3–5 days)
- Presentation of the shortlist with recommendations to the client (2–3 days)
- Support during final interviews and offer negotiations (3–5 days)
The entire process usually closes within 3–4 weeks from the brief to the signed offer. For roles with a narrow multi-vendor stack or security requirement, the time may extend by a few days, which we inform transparently at the start of cooperation.
FAQ – Common Questions About the Network Administrator Position
How long does the recruitment of a Network Administrator with appropriate certificates take?
Standardly 3–4 weeks. With the requirement of CCNP or NSE 5+ certificates, the process may take up to 5 weeks, as the pool of such candidates is narrower and often requires active headhunting.
How does a Network Administrator differ from a Junior DevOps Engineer?
Network Administrator focuses on network infrastructure – routing, switching, firewalls. Junior DevOps Engineer focuses on CI/CD automation and containerization. We recruit both profiles if you are looking for hybrid network-automation skills.
What salary range to offer a network administrator in 2026?
For the mid-level, we recommend 9000–14000 PLN gross/month. The upper limit applies to candidates with certificates, multi-vendor experience, and knowledge of network automation.
Can a Network Administrator work remotely?
Partially. Monitoring and configuration are done remotely, but hardware replacement in the server room or work with OT network requires on-site presence. The most common hybrid model is 2–3 remote days.
Which certifications do employers value the most?
The most highly valued are CCNA and CCNP (Cisco) and Fortinet NSE. In data center environments, certifications in network security and Ansible automation are a significant asset.
Do you verify practical skills, not just CVs?
Yes. Our technical interview includes L2/L3 diagnostic scenarios, firewall rule configuration, and questions about real outages. Only verified candidates reach the client.
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