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System Network Administrator

Nelson Connects
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026

Job Summary

The Systems and Network Administrator is responsible for supporting and improving core infrastructure across network, server, endpoint, and business application environments. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience in systems and network administration, a service-first mindset, and the ability to support both office and remote-site operations while helping build scalable, secure, and well-documented IT standards.


Responsibilities

  • Support, maintain, and enhance network, server, virtualization, and core infrastructure systems across the organization.
  • Administer and troubleshoot switching, routing, VLANs, VPNs, wireless networks, DNS, DHCP, and related connectivity services.
  • Support Cisco-based network environments and help maintain secure, reliable network performance.
  • Administer firewall environments, with Palo Alto experience strongly preferred.
  • Manage Windows Server environments and related infrastructure services.
  • Support virtualization platforms, including Proxmox where applicable.
  • Provide technical support for remote offices, branch locations, and distributed work environments.
  • Troubleshoot issues across network, server, endpoint, and application layers.
  • Create and maintain clear, accurate, and useful technical documentation.


Qualifications

  • 5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, systems administration, infrastructure support, or a similar role.
  • Strong working knowledge of network administration, infrastructure services, and troubleshooting across multiple technology layers.
  • Experience supporting Cisco network environments.
  • Experience administering firewalls; Palo Alto experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience administering Windows Server and core infrastructure services.
  • Experience supporting remote offices, branch locations, or distributed work environments.
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical users.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Dell server infrastructure.
  • Experience with VMware 9.
  • Experience with Palo Alto virtual firewalls.
  • Experience with Proxmox virtualization and open-source infrastructure tools.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 administration.
  • Experience with endpoint management and device provisioning.
  • Experience with backup and recovery platforms.
  • Experience with monitoring and alerting tools.
  • Experience in construction, architecture, engineering, or other project-based business environments.
  • Experience supporting cloud-hosted business applications and vendor-managed platforms.
  • Experience supporting secure job-site or remote-office connectivity.

Salary : $130,000 - $160,000

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