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MSA Security, an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a Network Administrator. The Network Administrator’s role is to ensure the stable and secure operation of the MSA Security computer network. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, securing, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links. The person will also analyze and resolve end user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end user training where required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform network design and capacity planning
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for network resource administration, appropriate use, security, and disaster recovery
• Assist in the development of service level and security agreements with end users
• Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts
• Manage servers, including e-mail, print and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software
• Manage security solutions, including firewall, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems in accordance with PCI 2.0 and ISO 27K standards
• Manage all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, and UPSs
• Ensure network connectivity of all workstations
• Administer all equipment, hardware, and software upgrades
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information
• Administer and maintain end user accounts, permissions, and access rights
• Manage and maintain the company network
• Manage servers, security solutions, network hardware and equipment and ensure network is in working order
• Run security tests, system back-up and recovery
• Perform server and security audits
• Perform system backups and recovery
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports
• Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs
• Must have valid driver’s license and ability to travel to remote locations for support

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience with firewall hardware (i.e., Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, Cisco)
• Educational or professional experience demonstrating an understanding of the requirements and guidelines set forth in PCI DSS and ISO 27k series of documents
• Extensive application support experience with Microsoft products
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting hardware issues
• Excellent working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards, including the Cisco product stack
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
• Strong written and oral interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to conduct research into networking issues and products
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Keen attention to detail
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Strong customer service orientation

Pay Information:

• $85,000 Annually

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study
• Prior network management experience

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