Network Administrator

¨ Ensure the stable operation of the in-house computer network.

Responsibilities

¨ Strategy & Planning

o Perform network design and capacity planning.

o Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for network resource administration, appropriate use, and disaster recovery.

¨ Acquisition & Deployment

o Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices.

o Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement development efforts.

¨ Operational Management

o Manage Servers, including email, print, file, ERP, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software.

o Manage security solutions, including firewall, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems.

o Manage all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, and UPSs.

o Ensure network connectivity of all workstations.

o Administer all equipment, hardware and software upgrades.

o Administer and maintain end user accounts, permissions, and access rights.

o Perform system backups and recovery.

o Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs.

o Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.

o Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specification information.

o Perform server security audits.

o Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.

¨ Adhering to company policies and procedures per the Quality Management System, Safety Manual and Employee Handbook.

¨ Any other duties as required and requested by the IT Manager.

¨ Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

Experience

¨ Working technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems, including AS400, Power7, IBM i 7.1 OS, Windows Server 2012, VMWare VSphere, and Windows 7.

¨ Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards, including DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP.

¨ Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

¨ Experience with Infor XA or Plexus preferred.

Abilities, Knowledge & Skills

¨ Must possess the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

¨ Ability to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.

¨ Ability to present ideas in a user-friendly language.

¨ Strong customer service orientation.

¨ Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

¨ Must possess analytical thinking and reasoning skills.

¨ Must be thorough and exercise attention to detail.

¨ Must be able to set and maintain schedules.

¨ Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Physical Demands

¨ Carry, finger, grasp, talk, hear, walk, see, sit, and stand.

¨ Use computer, telephone, and other machines standard to an office environment.

¨ Occasional inspection of cables in floors and ceilings.

¨ Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance