Network Administrator

Purpose/Summary/Description:

The Network Administrator is responsible for the overall stability and reliability of the Corporate Network and it’s associated peripherals.

 

The Network Administrator must be responsible, self-motivated, detail oriented, organized, have the ability to multi-task and requires minimal supervision.

 

 

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

 

The Network Administrator is responsible (but not limited to) the overall positive health and performance of the Corporate Infrastructure, Servers, Desktops, Applications and Printers.

 

On a daily basis, the Network Administrator will proactively monitor and remedy any issues that affect the reliability and performance of the network system and will ensure the replication and transmission of the data is not exposed, corrupted or jeopardized in any manner.

 

The position also requires the individual to monitor, respond and resolve helpdesk calls (trouble tickets) and complete assigned projects in a timely and orderly manner.

 

In addition to the above requirements, the individual will also perform these duties:

 

1. Monitoring

a. Monitor all running processes on all servers company wide.
b. Monitor all running services on all servers company wide.
c. Monitor and repair all errors from event logs on all servers company wide.
d. Review Firewall log.
e. Review Firewall reports

i. Bandwidth
ii.  Website Traffic
iii. Traffic Patterns
iv.  Attack Attempts
v.Other reports similar to above.

f. Monitor Backup Logs (all locations)
g. Monitor Email boxes and take appropriate action on size.
h. Monitor Switches
i. Bandwidth
ii.  Traffic
iii. Other reports along this line.

2. Research and Development

a. Subscribe to industry magazines and websites
b. Using the above and the internet, research current and new technologies
c. Roll out new IT solutions

3. Maintenance

a. Troubleshoot all network issues
b. Keep track of special inbox that will hold all updates from all our vendor sources, review updates and implement
c. Push out Microsoft updates to all servers and desktops.
d. Monthly virus scans.    
e. Weekly reports on Network Status 

 

Workskills & Requirements/Qualifications:

§  Requires a bachelor's degree

§  At least 5 years of progressive experience in the field or in a related area.

§  Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

§  Proficient in Microsoft operating systems and products including Exchange and SQL Server

§  Experience with Local/Wide Area Networks

§   Experience in presentation and training, project management, reporting and analysis preparation

§  Experience in implementing large projects in multiple practice areas and multiple locations

§  Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and time pressures

§  Excellent problem-solving, teamwork and coaching skills

§  Ability to increase knowledge and keep pace with new technologies

§  Professional written and verbal communication skills

§  Complete attention to detail with strong analytical skills

§  Personality traits will include: determination, loyalty, poise, confidentiality and confidence and nurture staff

§  Flexibility to adapt to changes in organizational structure and coordinate with all departments when necessary

§  Demonstrate ability to identify problems within an office and to develop feasible solutions

§  Willingness to learn new skills and help out wherever needed

§  College Degree College Graduate preferred

 

Experience: 5+ Years

 

Physical Demands: sit up to 8 hours per day

 

Work Environment: Professional, business setting

 

Education: Bachelor’s degree required

 

Salary History: must be submitted to be considered for the position

 

 

 

 

Note: Job duties and hours of work may be changed by management at any time.