What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Network Administrator/Consultant position at SDS technology?
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Company car
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
Join Us We are seeking a qualified network technician who is knowledgeable, self-motivated, and experienced in network technical support and consulting. Our mission at SDS is to provide our valued customers with IT infrastructures that operate at their maximum potential.
This role will involve supporting our customers' networks, firewalls, servers, and end-user computer systems. Responsibilities include handling security consultations, addressing support requests, and assisting customers with their IT needs.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent customer service abilities, effective time management, and strong communication skills. We are committed to growing as a leading IT services provider and look forward to welcoming a team member who is passionate about being part of our expert team.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional technical support to our customers' servers and networks
- Install, configure, and upgrade hardware infrastructure and applications (incl servers, firewalls, switches, VPNs, other physical hardware)
- Assess security risks and recommend improvements to safeguard systems
- Monitor and evaluate network performance and enhance firewall security
- Respond to support requests in a timely manner and resolve technical issues to minimize customer business impact
- Develop and maintain technology procedures and documentation
- Instruct our users in best-use practices in technology, software, security and equipment
- Lead and coach others, cross-training with other team members and look for opportunities for service growth at SDS
Qualifications
- An associate, bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced experience in IT related field is required.
- Significant experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure) with on-premise Microsoft domain support preferred
- Solid understanding of network server infrastructure and enhanced security management
- Strong communication skills, troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Knowledge and understanding of EDR, XDR and MDR security is desired
- VMWare and/or Hyper-V experience preferred
- experience implementing and managing firewalls such as SonicWall or Cisco
- Knowledge of cloud backup systems and other secure data backup solutions
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-moving environment
- Ability to effectively collaborate with team is required for success of the company
- Experience with VOIP phone systems and supporting wireless environments is a plus
About SDS Technology
The areas leading provider of computer services, computer repair, commercial IT services, back-up sales and service, and IT Security since 1984. SDS Technology (SDS) is synonymous in our area with technological expertise, prompt service and innovation. SDS is also the area's leading computer and networking sales and service provider. We have attained a reputation of excellence in our market area because our staff of technicians take their profession seriously.
When our technicians aren't servicing our clients' varied technical needs, they're studying the latest computer industry trends and technologies and accruing a series of professional certifications geared to today's and tomorrow's real world business needs.
SDS is dedicated and devotes its efforts to devising solutions that meet the unique specifications and needs of our clients' businesses