Network Administrator Objectives:

The Network Administrator is responsible for providing systems, network, and other IT support for the company. You will also be responsible for service desk support, troubleshooting and maintaining LAN/WAN infrastructure, and maintaining systems including AD, Azure, Office 365, Backups, and Database servers.

Duties

Network Design and Implementation:

Designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets.

Network Security:

Implementing and maintaining network security measures to protect the organization's data and systems.

Configuring firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security devices.

Troubleshooting and Support:

Diagnosing and resolving network issues, connectivity problems, and performance issues.

Providing technical support to end-users and other IT staff related to network-related problems.

Network Monitoring:

Monitoring network performance, ensuring availability, reliability, and optimal performance.

Utilizing network monitoring tools to identify and address issues proactively.

Configuration Management:

Managing and configuring network devices such as routers, switches, and access points.

Servers:

Maintain, configure, and support.

Collaboration:

Collaborating with other IT professionals, the business community, external clients as well as internal/external software developers to ensure seamless integration between network and systems components. Will work closely with our North America Operations Center and Analytics team.

Software and Firmware Updates:

Ensuring that network devices have up-to-date software, firmware, and security patches.

User Training:

Providing training to end-users on network-related topics, best practices, and security awareness.

Compliance:

Ensuring that the network infrastructure complies with relevant industry regulations and standards.

Vendor Management:

Working with network equipment vendors to procure hardware, software, and support services.

Stay Informed:

Staying updated on industry trends.

Qualifications:

• College Degree in computer science, information technology, or related field. Relevant experience and/or certifications will be considered.
• 5 years of practical experience.
• Cisco experience is a must.
• Hands on experience in networking, troubleshooting, routing, and switching.
• Knowledge of common Windows Desktop/Server operating systems
• Experience and knowledge of backup and recovery software, methodologies, and best practices

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (standing or sitting) greater than 75% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Position self to maintain files and move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• The ability to observe details and communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange, detect, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time