Network And System Administrator

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Install, configure and support servers, routers, switches, firewalls, wireless network, backup systems, storage area networks, virtual servers, desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, and other associated hardware and
2. Manage Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and group policy.
3. Monitor and test network performance and troubleshoot any performance
4. Research and recommend changes to the system architecture to accommodate technology upgrades, improve performance, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
5. Assess and define short-term and long-term network capacity
6. Maintain, test and update the data backup systems, archiving and the disaster recovery
7. Assist in the development and implementation of network and system administration policies and
8. Maintain an accurate IT asset
9. Monitor, test, and document network hardware configurations, security settings, processes, policy compliance, backup procedures, and other network administrative activities as required by Sarbanes-Oxley.
10. Interact and negotiate with vendors and contractors to procure network products and
11. Provide support for land line phones and
12. Provide end user support as part of a 24x7 help desk, including training and assisting staff in using hardware and software more efficiently.
13. Install security patches on all servers
14. Other duties as assigned by the IT Manager and/or Senior Director of Technology and Continuous Improvement.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or other technical field or at least 5 years of experience as a Network and System Administrator or related role in the design, implementation, support, and management of complex LAN and server solutions.
2. Strong communication and documentation
3. Ability to work with all levels of staff to define business and technical requirements as well as to perform system
4. Working knowledge of software patch management and update
5. The following skills are not necessary but are a plus:
   1. Certifications: CCNA, Network , Security , Server , VMware Certified Professional,
   2. Sarbanes-Oxley compliance