Network Administrator

Job Summary:

The Network Administrator calls for a driven, forward-thinking, and highly motivated individual. This high-quality Network Administrator will help maintain the current network and set up new networks as the company grows. The role will require someone to build strong relationships with end users, the IT team, and 3rd party consultants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain networking equipment. This includes monitoring, patching, and backups.

• Network security. Checks and monitors network logs and traffic patterns for possible intruders, inefficiencies, and policy violations.

• Writes and updates technical documentation and procedural manuals including documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts.

• Work with IT Manager and IT Admin on tasks

• Assist with help desk support, as well as perform hardware, software, and network troubleshooting.

• Support users in local office and remote. Occasional travel will be required.

• Support headquarters and remote locations.

• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.

• Strong communications and analytical skills.

• Work with contractors and vendors.

• Perform duties in a timely manner.

• Work with business system teams when network issues arise.

Skills & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of network administration experience.

• Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols.

• Working knowledge with Fortinet or equivalent equipment.

• Moderate network administration experience with Fortinet or equivalent equipment.

• Networking certs. Fortinet certs preferred. NSE 4+ or equivalent.

• AWS VPC and other AWS networking experience is preferable.