Network Administrator

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ABOUT US

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Network Administrator is responsible for managing WAN, LAN, and WLAN infrastructure at sites across US and CAN. This hands-on role requires critical thinking, deep technical expertise, and excellent organizational skills.

SCHEDULE & LOCATION

Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt

Hybrid - 220 Remington Blvd, Bolingbrook, IL

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Install, configure, and upgrade routers, firewalls, switches, wireless access points, VPN tunnels, and SD-WAN infrastructure.
• Manage rules, routes, policies, and ports across devices to ensure secure and consistent access for applications and employees.
• Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve connectivity issues for distribution centers, offices, and employees.
• Manage and monitor WAN circuits, collaborating with site leaders and ISPs.
• Perform site surveys to optimize network reliability and performance.
• Maintain network diagrams, operating procedures, and asset inventories.
• Support camera systems, badge access, and other physical security systems.
• Collaborate with IT and non-IT stakeholders on cross-functional projects with key network deliverables.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on network administration experience.
• One or more of the following industry certifications:
• Cisco CCNA, Palo Alto PCNSA, CWNA, Aruba ACMP, CompTIA Security+
• Experience designing and deploying large-scale wired and wireless solutions.
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Deep understanding of wireless fundamentals and RF analysis.
• Expertise with protocols such as BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, DHCP, VPN, and RADIUS.
• Experience with Palo Alto, Meraki, HP Aruba, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Entra/AD, and DNS.
• Strong technical, analytical, data collection, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with high attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and strong team collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally to US and CAN, with overnight stays as required.
• Participation in an on-call rotation to respond to critical off-hours incidents.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and perform tasks while standing for extended periods.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

Working Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.