Network/Systtem Administrator

Network/System Administrator

Location:  Silicon Valley, San Jose, California

 

Who We Are

Ferrilli Information Group is a leader in providing outstanding services to higher education for both private and public sector four-year institutions, as well as community colleges. We help our clients:with their short term and long term needs and develop and implement strategies that create sustainable IT efficiency that ensures a constant return on IT investmentto “bridge the gap” between the functions of higher education and technology to create a harmonious efficient environment for the institutional community to better serve its constituents.  to tailor IT services ranging from hardware and software selection, project management of the implementation of ERP/Administrative software, (Datatel, SunGard, PeopleSoft), Legacy migration, strategic planning, and IT Leadership management. to create personal relationships with our clients and exceed their expectations by providing high quality services and successful business processes that maximize utilization of the IT environments. by providing “smart staffing,” just-in-time, either for near, short term or long-term requirements.

 

Headquartered in Southeastern, Pennsylvania, Ferrilli Information Group’s Management Team consists of Robert T. Ferrilli, David Prudencio, and Dan Zuppardo.  Services are provided to institution of higher education throughout the country, with a majority of clients located in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions.

 

Position Description: 

 

This Network/System Administration position calls for a highly motivated and independent individual with a minimum of seven (7) years experience and a broad working knowledge of network technology solutions, as well as experience in managing a technical staff in a Higher Education information technology environment.

 

You possess expert-level knowledge of networking technologies including design, planning, implementation, troubleshooting, routing, switching, VLANs, e-mail systems, a solid working knowledge of UNIX operating systems, active directory services, security (firewalls and intrusion detection), enterprise back-up strategies, cabling and infrastructure and product evaluations.  Your knowledge is current in the best practices of network design, security and performance.  You can successfully perform as part of a technical tem, are highly self-motivated, and self-directed, and have outstanding problem-solving skills, as well as excellent written and oral communications skills and a strong customer service approach.  This position reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer.  Tasks include, but are not limited to:

 

· Network administration (including backup, security management, user account management e-mail systems, including e-mail web server, internet access applications support)

· Technology needs analysis

· Long Term Strategy planning to ensure network capacity meets future network requirements including remote hardware and communications facilities

· Evaluation and recommendations for purchases or upgrades to current data network

· Assisting staff professionals in resolving very complex problems requiring highly skilled, in-depth evaluations and network solutions.

· Managing technical projects with both internal and external hardware, software, and human resources

· Managing all service providers to assure a robust, integrated, high availability, highly secure monitored network system

· Ultimately responsible for LAN/WAN design, performance and security.

· Mentor Staff in best practices and people skills.

 

Education and Experience Requirements:  A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology required; Advanced degree preferred or equivalent Higher Education Business and Information Technology Experience. 7 plus years experience in Higher Education with extensive working knowledge of network technology solutions.

 Benefits of Joining our Team

 

We offer a healthy and flexible work environment for all of our employees.  We pride ourselves on our teamwork and on encouraging employee collaboration.  As a member of Ferrilli Information Group’s team you will enjoy an extremely competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes 75% employer paid health, dental and vision plans.  Long and Short Term Disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance are 100% employer paid.  We provide a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a discretionary 4% matching.  Paid vacation and sick time leave are competitive in the industry.  We have a generous Education Plan for our employees and an educational savings matching plan for their children.  We offer a wide array of opportunities for you to learn new skills, while advancing your career. And, based on your experience, we’ll negotiate with you on salary.

 

To learn more about us, and the opportunities we provide, please visit with us at http://www.figsolutions.com

 

Please send your resume, including salary history to:

 

Stephanie Pessey

spessey@figsolutions.com

117-119 North Olive Street]

Media, PA  19063

 

Please see our other Employment Opportunities under Chief Information Officer (PA) and Senior Datatel Business Process Engineer.

 

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