Network Administrator

JSG is seeking an immediate Temporary -mid level IT Network Administrator our client in the South Bay. This position has the potential to convert to a full-time employee.

Position Summary

The Network Administrator designs, supports, maintains, and evaluates computer networking and telecommunication systems; installs, configures, and maintains both physical and virtual computer servers; maintains employee network, e-mail and card key access accounts; performs other related duties as assigned. The Network Admin reports to the Operations Manager in an exempt capacity.

Essential Functions - Network Administration/Server Support

Oversees the day-to-day operation of computer networks including hardware/software support, training, and special projects.

Plans/ designs/ implements data connectivity for local and wide area network (LAN and WAN) systems.

Assists in coordinating special projects including network related wiring plans, LAN/WAN hardware/software purchases, and system installation, backup, maintenance and problem solving.

Assists in providing network and remote connectivity hardware/software support.

Maintains LAN user documentation including hardware/software applications, support logs, etc.

Researches and recommends network and server hardware and software.

Assists in installing, designing, configuring, and maintaining system hardware and software.

Analyzes and troubleshoots the network logs and tracks the nature and resolution of problems.

Monitors usage to ensure security of data and access privileges.

Installs, supports and maintains both physical and virtual network servers and appliances.

Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots the Storage Area Network (SAN).

Establishes and maintains user accounts, profiles, file sharing, access privileges and security.

Performs daily server tape backups; research, analyze, monitor, troubleshoot and resolve server or data network problems; develop, maintain and implement network support, and archiving procedures.

Researches and evaluates new technologies related to computer networking.

Assists in planning, coordinating and consulting with vendors and clients for hardware/software purchases, product services and support.

Recommends and specifies the purchase of related products and services.

Keeps current regarding new hardware/software products for system enhancements.

Assists and provides support to executive management, WAN/LAN, and other technology staff as requested including performing scheduled network tasks, updating anti-virus definition files, monitoring network servers, and providing internet and intranet user support, and specialized training.

E-mail/Internet/ Systems Support

Establishes and maintains user e-mail accounts.

Provides e-mail training and software support; provides e-mail documentation and updates user manual as needed; manages anti-spam and anti-virus servers.

Researches and troubleshoots e-mail problems by reviewing mail logs, records, and network configurations.

Establishes and maintains card key access accounts; provides solutions to customer identified problems.

Telecommunications Support

Plans, recommends and assists in the design of telecommunications systems.

Researches and recommends telecommunications equipment.

Coordinates the ordering and installation of telecommunications and data systems equipment and cabling.

Researches, analyzes, troubleshoots and resolves telecommunications related problems.

Develops and implements telecommunications operational procedures.

Creates and/or modifies voicemail and call features; installs telecommunications equipment and provides support for handsets, voicemail and new/emerging telecommunications-related technology.

Inventories telecommunications equipment.

Key Qualifications

BA/BS Computer Science or equivalent work experience with five years enterprise network experience.

Extensive hands-on experience with network administration and support of LANs, WANs and SANs and a solid understanding of infrastructure services such as ADS, DHCP, and DNS.

Solid understanding of Active Directory, Domain infrastructure, and Hyper-V. Group policies and Domain policies.

Upgrading server Operating Systems – windows 2k8r2 to 2016 or 2019.

Experience with End Point Protection like ESET.

Solid understanding of networking – VPN, site to site VPN, VLANS, firewalls, switches, and routers.

Ability to manage VMware ESXi and guest virtual machines.

Comfortable with Linux Distributions like Ubuntu.

Support of the following applications: ERP (Epicor Vantage), FlexLM License Server, MS SQL Server, Microsoft office 365 Exchange, SolidWorks, PDMworks, and MS Office.

Familiar with Software Development Life Cycle and modern build methodologies.

Experience managing Atlassian Suite and familiarity with Jenkins and Github.

Solid foundation of Cyber Security. Microsoft Azure and Sentinel experience is a plus.

Professional, personable demeanor and customer service orientation essential. Excellent written and oral communication.

Ability to balance and prioritize a variety of projects is essential. Rigorous attention to detail and keen problem-solving skills.

On-call responsibilities as needed in support of the network which may include working evenings and weekends.

JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.