Network Administrator

JOB DUTIES:

This position will create and maintain network and application user accounts, ensure data/media backup and recoverability, perform network monitoring and reporting and monitor the network to achieve optimum performance levels.  Will administer day to day operations of Winston & Strawn's local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN) and VoIP systems, email systems, and applications.  Will perform network security procedures, including implementing New Hire and Exiting Personnel procedures.  Responsible for email administration and troubleshooting.  Will continuously observe and monitor the operation of servers, storage devices, network devices, and printers to determine the point of equipment, operating system or application failure.  Will monitor anti-virus systems to ensure proper threat levels.  Will ensure data/media recoverability for the firm by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operation.  Support media management through internal methods and procedures.  Coordinate offsite media storage and retrieval services.  Will assist Technical Support by providing prompt response to trouble tickets.  Will create and distribute installation and upgrade pushes/pulls as needed.  Will work flexible hours (shift work) to accommodate international time zone changes in support of all Winston offices.  Will provide weekend and after hours pager support as required by the position.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be specifically listed on resume in order to be considered for this position.Minimum 2 years of College Required.Minimum of  5+ years IT experience in Network Administration or Engineering required.

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

 Experience with Microsoft Active Directory Administration, Microsoft Exchange Administration, Document Management and Commvault system backup and recovery procedures desired.  Previous experience with network monitoring and VoIP tools desired.  Previous work or certifications with Cisco network infrastructure desired. Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Administrative knowledge of network and desktop systems/set-up.  Strong problem solving ability as well as the ability to plan and organize work.  Need to be available outside normal business hours, in the event of a network emergency.  Clearance of Firm standard background checks required.  We value diversity in our workplace.  EOE/AA