Career Opportunities

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

JOB DUTIES

• Determine the company’s system needs and install network hardware and software.
• Make needed upgrades and repairs to networks and ensure that systems are operating correctly.
• Evaluate and optimize network or system performance.
• Add users to a network, and assign and update security permissions on the network.
• Train users in the proper use of hardware and software.
• Interpret and solve problems when a user or an automated monitoring system alerts them that a problem exists.
• Maintain network and computer system security.
• Assist in the design, planning, and implementation of network systems which includes installations, migrations, and upgrades of existing systems including patch management.
• Communicate with staff and vendors to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve network-related problems.
• Administer technical support for computer systems, telecommunications, and video teleconferencing systems.
• Prioritize workload to efficiently support operations.
• Ensure backup systems are in place and functioning to ensure business continuity.
• Create and maintain documentation for software application configurations and internal processes such as how end users would use VPN clients or other utilities.
• Accurately record problems and resolutions in a ticketing system.
• Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures and standards relating to systems management.
• Perform routine monitoring and maintenance tasks.
• Perform off-hour change controls.
• Perform basic user account administration (adds, changes, deletes).
• Perform system builds (desktop/laptop/servers).
• Ensure security and protection of data on corporate network devices.
• Identify, remediate, and report on security alerts (viruses, malware, compliance, etc.)
• Assist in software inventory management, and adhere to software licensing compliance.
• Recommend improvements for internal processes.
• Analyze system capacities to meet organizational needs and recommend timely changes to Management.
• In performing the job duties and responsibilities applies working knowledge of:
  • Microsoft OS environments including 2008 R2 and 2012 R2 server, Windows 7, 8, and 10.
  • Server technologies including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Exchange, etc.
  • Networking devices including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless, VoIP.
  • Dell hardware and software including servers, workstations, and SANs.
  • Backup systems, procedures, offsite replication, and disaster recovery scenarios.
  • Application software including Microsoft Office and Adobe.
  • Mobile device management. iOS, Android, and Windows phones.
  • Virtualization technologies and concepts (e.g., Hyper-V and VMWare ESXi).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (preferred)
• 12 month of prior work experience as a Network Administrator