The Network Administrator is responsible for the administration, implementation, support and management of the LAN and VoIP network infrastructure, and unified communications infrastructure. The Network Administrator will analyze existing infrastructure solutions, perform daily administration and make recommendations for enhancements which ensure the related systems are redundant, scalable, and resilient.
This position has broad responsibilities; the successful candidate will have a strong desire and ability to learn new technologies.
*Position Duties & Accountabilities:*
* Participate in the planning activities to develop strategies for related systems.
* Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of related infrastructure technologies.
* Act as a project resource to implement infrastructure related solutions.
* Administer network solutions with focus on redundancy, scalability, and resiliency.
* Manage and administer UC infrastructure and its associated software, including LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless, call management systems, voice/web/video conferencing systems, and mobile telephony.
* Provide advanced infrastructure troubleshooting support across all related technologies.
* Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure infrastructure products and services in a timely and professional manner. Ensure that vendors adhere to contracted SLA's.
* Provide capacity metrics to ensure future needs are met before issues arise. Produce timely management status and operational reports including present cost estimates, budget reports, capacity forecasting, and systems upgrade recommendations.
* Maintain current system documentation and diagrams necessary for IT compliance and adherence to best practices.
* College diploma or university degree in the field of Information Systems and/or related degree with 5 or more years of experience.
* Experience with copper cabling practices required, fiber experience desired.
* Intermediate level of experience supporting enterprise class IP networks LAN, WAN, VPN, Security, wireless technologies
* Working knowledge of Cisco IOS required, NX-OS desirable.
* Cisco Call Manager experience required.
* Hands-on knowledge of PBX, voice mail, interactive voice services, call management systems, E-Mail, instant messaging, voice/web/video conferencing and mobile computing systems, including Microsoft O365.
* Knowledge of serial and serial over IP communication.
* Familiarity with server provisioning and administration.
* Experience managing mobile devices, iOS & Android
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Independent problem-solving skills.
* Experience in a technical support role; i.e. ticket handling, customer support, troubleshooting, etc.
* Familiarity with audio/visual concepts and equipment including Crestron Technologies is a plus.
* Experience with network security systems and practices is a plus.
Enjoy working for a family-owned and operated industry leader where a clean, safe environment and competitive compensation packages are among our top priorities. Feel a sense of pride in providing American farmers with equipment made right in the heartland and apply today
Kinze offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Primary benefits include healthcare insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k/profit sharing, vacation, and holidays.
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Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person