NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
Sandy Lane Hotel, an AAA Five Diamond, Forbes Five Star exclusive resort and a member of Leading Hotels of the World, is seeking to recruit a Network Administrator in our Information Technology Department.
The Role
The Network Administrator reports to the Information Technology and ensures the continuous, secure, and high-performance operation of all network, communications, and guest-facing technology infrastructure.
The Successful candidate will be required to:
- Administer LAN, WLAN, WAN, and all networked systems to ensure seamless, high-availability operation across guest rooms, back-of-house, F&B outlets, spa, and recreational areas.
- Install, configure, and maintain next-generation firewalls, switches, routers,
- SD-WAN, and data/voice circuits (including VoIP and SIP trunking).
- Monitor and optimize network performance using modern tools and maintain intrusion detection/prevention (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, and secure email gateways.
- Lead network security posture: enforce zero-trust principles, VLAN segmentation, patch management, and regular vulnerability assessments.
- Protect guest data and PCI/DSS scope systems.
- Support and integrate property management systems including Oracle Opera PMS and selected POS system, ensuring low-latency, high-reliability connectivity.
- Manage guest Wi-Fi experience (Cisco Meraki, Aruba) including captive portals, bandwidth policies, and roaming – ensuring 5-diamond expectations for connectivity.
- Collaborate with vendors and MSPs for circuit provisioning, cloud connectivity, and disaster recovery testing.
- Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergency response (critical for luxury resort operations).
Our ideal candidate must possess:
- A Degree in Computer Science
- 5 years’ experience in Network Administration with CCNA, CCNP, CCIE experience.
- A recognized security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA
- Cisco And Microsoft Certifications preferred
- Experience with Opera PMS and Micros POS will be an asset
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications Server 2008, SharePoint, SQL Server 2008
- Ability to build relationships with discerning and demanding International clientele.
- Excellent guest relations skills and must be able to interact effectively with ownership, hotel guests, general public and staff at all levels.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
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This position requires a high level of accountability. The successful candidate must be a team player, in good physical condition and be able to perform extensive walking, bending and stretching.
Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science
- 5 years of experience in network administration
- CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE experience
- Recognized security certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA
- Cisco and Microsoft certifications
- Experience with Oracle Opera PMS and Micros POS
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Server 2008, SharePoint, and SQL Server 2008
- Ability to build relationships with international clientele
- Excellent guest relations and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Team player in good physical condition, able to perform extensive walking, bending, and stretching
What We Do
Sandy Lane is an ultra-luxury beachfront resort on Barbados’ Platinum Coast, set among an ancient mahogany grove beside a 1,000-foot white coral-sand beach. It offers guest rooms, suites, penthouses, and a private villa, along with a spa, golf, gourmet dining, and other recreation. The resort emphasizes privacy, relaxation, and high-end leisure for discerning travelers. It has welcomed visitors as a Caribbean destination for more than sixty years.
