What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Administrator position at CognaxTech?
Sr. Network Administrator Position Overview: •
The Senior Network Administrator is responsible for the management of several IT functions that are essential for efficient operation of the company-wide IT infrastructure. As an integral member of the Information Technology team, you will be involved in several key initiates such as cyber security and disaster recovery in addition to maintaining a stable computing environment that supports overall retail operations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a small team environment working well with others, assume multiple roles, and will look for creative ways to improve the overall computing environment.
Job Responsibilities: •
VMware Virtualization, including the installation, configuration, patching, managing, and upgrading of multiple virtual environments, capacity planning, VSphere configuration, and VCenter implementation.
• Storage Administration, including management of Tintri SAN and integration with VMware & SRM.
• Cloud architecture, management, and monitoring – Azure preferred.
• Unitrends – Responsible for all Server Backups and restores. Familiar with Unitrends Backup and recovery, or other Backup application.
• Application and Network Monitoring using SolarWinds.
• Management of Windows Server 2016 and up (creation, implementation, patching)
• Domain Controller architecture (managing multiple domains, forests, etc.)
• Microsoft SQL Server maintenance & support
• Firewall administration (Palo Alto, Meraki), including the ability to create & manage, ports, rules, and VPNs.
• Switch/Networking Administration (Arista/Cisco)
• Disaster Recover / Business Continuity implementation and documentation.
• Security Event Monitoring
• Monitoring of Sys Logs, traps, and event logs across multiple platforms to assess and repair possible issues and threats.
• Training and mentoring peers, while involving them in all future projects and technologies. Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; or 5 years related experience and/or training within a retail environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with great interpersonal dispositions and communication skills
• Proven track record of getting things done within a fast, paced, changing environment.
• Ability to support multiple system integrations across multiple platforms.
• Ability to work well with others and thrive in a small team environment.
• Ability to identify creative new solutions, evaluate pros and cons and present recommendations to improve the overall computing environment.
• Two or more years managing virtual servers using VMware.
• Two or more years managing Cloud environment, Azure preferred.
• Two or more years managing Microsoft Server based computing environments. Work Environment: • Work is primarily performed in an indoor setting for eight hours per day.
• Mobility is needed to attend various meetings, in and out of the corporate office.
• Must have the ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills. • May be required to travel (minimal) and work beyond weekdays (nights, weekends as needed)