Senior Network Administrator

Description

Senior Network Administrator

Bring your talent and effort to The HC Companies and contribute to serving our customers while having fun, growing your career, and sharing in our success. We want to be the best, so we are looking for the best talent to join our team.

The HC Companies is a proud culmination of many legacy brands and continues to transform the horticultural industry through bold leadership, innovative manufacturing, and a comprehensive portfolio of products ideal for greenhouse, nursery, cannabis, retail, and commercial markets. With production facilities throughout North America, The HC Companies is a leading Manufacturer of horticulture growing containers, our mission, “From Grower to Gardner, Improving Our World”.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Senior Network Administrator role is to provide support for the general IT Infrastructure for The HC Companies.  This individual will report directly to the IT Infrastructure Manager and collaborate closely with the IT Infrastructure Team to ensure the solid implementation and stable operations of technologies which support the business. (Job Location will be either Middlefield, OH or Twinsburg, OH - TBD)

Key Responsibilities

• Development and Execution of Infrastructure Strategy.
• Analyzing new requirements and developing technical solutions.
• Maintaining high system availability for business systems.
• Troubleshooting issues and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Assist with defining and enforcing IT Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain infrastructure, including (Servers, PCs, Thin Client Terminals, HMI Units, Routers/Switches, Wireless Access Points, Mobile Scanners, Printers)
• Management of Telecommunications: Mitel VOIP and MDM Management and support.
• Asset Lifecycle management: Imaging, Deployment, Tracking, Reclamation and Disposal.
• Participation in cross-functional projects.
• Communication with IT colleagues, internal customers, and end users. 
• Travel to support local and remote sites as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Character & Interpersonal
  • Service, Team and Detail Oriented
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to work both managed and independent with minimal supervision
• • Passion and Commitment to Make a Difference
  • Conducts Self with a High Degree of Professionalism and Integrity
• Technical & Functional
  •  5 years’ experience in a Network Administration role
  • Experience with Hypervisors (ESXi & Hyper-V)
  • Experience with computer and server hardware
  • Administer Active Directory, DHCP, File and Print Servers, Group Policy Management.
  • User Account and group Management: Create/Modify/Delete
  • Windows Server OS (2012-Current); Windows OS (All); Patch Management.
  • Microsoft 365: Exchange Online; Teams; SharePoint Online; Intune.
  • Mobile Device support (Android & iOS)
  • The following are desired, but not required.
    • Mitel (ShoreTel) VOIP Phone System experience
    • Backup Management experience
    • Shop Floor Manufacturing Systems experience
    • Familiarity with Switch Configuration
    • Familiarity with Firewall Management
• Education
  • Associate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related Technical Field, or  10 years of related IT experience / Bachelor’s Degree a Plus
  • Professional Training and/or Certifications a Plus

We expect all associates to conduct business in accordance with our values: Safety, Integrity, Commitment to Excellence, Team, Service, and Can-Do positive attitude. 

We utilize the latest technologies to manufacture our planters, pots, and accessories using injection, thermoform, blow-mold, co-ex, and vacuum formed production methods.

In addition to competitive salaries, The HC Companies associates are eligible for certain benefits after 30-days of employment including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. In accordance with the plan, associates are also eligible to participate in a 401K plan with company match. 

The HC Companies takes pride in its diversity.  We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and associates. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.