Network Administrator III

Network Administrator III Company: Lewan & Associates, Inc. Learn more about this company >> View all jobs at this company >>  Description DescriptionLewan & Associates was founded in 1972 and has become the largest office technology company in the Rocky Mountain West Region. We serve over 85,000 clients in 12 locations over Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. As of May 2007, we are a Xerox Company. Currently we have a career opportunity on our Enterprise team in the Denver, CO location for a Network Administrator III. Lewan & Associates offers a total compensation and benefits package including: Competitive base salary Bonus potential Mileage reimbursement Health Vision Dental insurance Long term disability 401k plan Paid time off to name a few.  Position Overview/DescriptionContract position responsible for the maintenance, administration, and support of a wide range of technology and project related activities in implementation and support of the customer's overall networking environment consisting of application, database, messaging, and file and print services.  Ensures the organization's LAN/WAN is tuned to optimum performance and contributes to the future growth of the overall network infrastructure of the company.  Reports to the customer's IT Manager.Essential Responsibilities Install, configure, and support internal and external networks. Maintain (install, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage), schedule and provide highest level of technical support for Network Servers using Windows based operating systems (both servers and workstations), running a variety of application software. Support applications utilizing SQL 2000 and 2005 databases - SQL query writing and reporting writing in MRI accounting software. Install, configure, and support Microsoft Exchange Servers in order to ensure reliability of The customer’s E-mail Systems and to minimize service interruptions. Review, manage, upgrade and monitor the network backup processes ensuring data integrity and business continuity. Monitor and regulate server storage space, monitor server performance and tune the network to achieve optimum performance.  Assist in capacity planning (analysis and projections) to optimize system performance. Conduct advanced network systems troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose network problems and provide assistance to the network administrator.  Analyze and resolve server and network hardware, software and connectivity issues. Manage upgrades, directory structures, database servers, system and user rights, user environments, security, software and files services. Ensure that systems are at the highest level of security, up-time and performance, and is consistent with industry/technology trends and The customer’s security procedures. Maintain an advanced level of knowledge of operating system and application software being used to provide highest levels of support to users and other network support technicians. Maintain documentation on all technical and operational problems.Requirements Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.  Six to eight years demonstrated technical network experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. MCSE Certification (2000 OR 2003) required. CCA or CCNA Certification preferred. Varied and strong technical background that would include extensive network, communications systems, data center operational support, and desktop computing. Six or more years of network administration in an enterprise environment. Advanced Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Windows 2003 Server, and IIS 5.0 Administration. Expert knowledge of Exchange 2000/2003 and SMTP gateways.  Experience with PGP encryption a plus. Solid experience with E-mail Protocols and delivery methods - SMTP, IMAP, POP3, MAPI, etc. Advanced Active Directory, DHCP and DNS Administration skills. Strong understanding of TCP/IP Protocol. Microsoft SQL 2000/2005 administration and mastery of Structured Query Language. Solid experience with performance tuning, capacity planning, systems management & networking on multiple computing platforms. Ability to build Windows 2003 servers from the ground and perform complex migrations. Data security background. Advanced knowledge of Firewalls and Network security measures.  Experience with Cisco ASA 5540 a plus. Experience with design and configuration of Cisco switches and routers. Experience with Cisco’s VoIP platform.  Cisco Call Manager and Unity experience (version 4.x or newer) preferred. Sharepoint Server 2007 experience a plus. Flexibility/Adaptability. Attention to detail Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills. Ability to find creative solutions to production issues that arise. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Professionalism and a customer service oriented attitude. A sustained ability to execute on critical projects with accelerated schedules and manage demands with frequent changes or delays. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work effectively as part of a team. Physical and Environmental Conditions May involve limited travel. Able and willing to lift 40 pounds. Able and willing to be on call after hours.