Job Description

Job Summary 

The Network Administrator manages the day-to-day operations of network systems, ensuring network performance, availability, and security. This position maintains and supports networking hardware and software, requiring a proficient understanding of networking protocols, tools, and best practices. The Network Administrator ensures proper computer operations so that end users can accomplish organizational tasks. 

Essential Functions

Reviews, evaluates, designs and constructs the network infrastructure that supports data, voice, and image communications. Designs, configures, installs and maintains hardware and peripheral equipment, including but not limited to, hubs, routers, switches, printers and LAN/WAN servers. Installs, tests, maintains and administers servers. Ensure appropriate security is in place to protect systems and networks from unauthorized access and tampering. Monitors servers and network for optimal performance. Upgrades network and hardware and software components as required. Utilizes IT management tools to troubleshoot and proactively manage the network. Troubleshoots network problems, confers with vendors if necessary for resolution of complicated/high profile network issues and applies fixes promptly. Installs, upgrades and configures network printing, directory structures, rights, security and software on file servers and reviews back-up monitoring tools. Responds promptly to emergency or operationally necessary situations. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science required Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 0-2 years of experience in networking required 2-4 years of experience as a Network Administrator or similar role preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of security risk management, IT security, and infrastructure. Knowledge of network LAN/WAN and data communication systems. Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills, and proven interpersonal skills. Ability to work in an analytical and objective manner with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and complete tasks and project assignments in a timely manner. Knowledge of network, system, and application security. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Can support basic and more advanced networking issues independently. Ability to troubleshoot customer issues. Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work with and through people at all levels in the organization.

Licenses and Certifications

CCDA - Cisco Certified Design Associate Network Essential certification preferred