Network Administrator

Job Title: Network Administrator

Job Location: MNP Headquarters, Utica, Michigan

Job Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

About us: MNP is an award-winning fastener manufacturer specializing in diameters from M3 to M24. Established in 1970, it is a family-owned business with core values of Humility, Integrity, Trust, Compassion and Dedication. MNP controls the complete manufacturing process from the annealing of the raw coiled steel through heading, rolling, heat treating, plating, coating, packaging, and distributing. Employees at MNP work together in teams yet work without constant supervision. MNP seeks to promote from within and offers training and development at all levels of the organization; 75% of all leadership positions are held by employees who were promoted from within.

About the role: The Network Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of network systems hardware, software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation with the infrastructure. This individual ensures that network system hardware, operating systems, and related procedures adhere to company values, policies and security protocols.

Responsibilities: Examine and optimize existing network infrastructure

Plan for improvements & growth of the network

Develop and implement VLAN configuration where necessary

Recommend and configure network and server hardware

Administer Watchguard firewall and VPN tunnels

Assist with virtualization clusters (Hyper-V)

Lead any networking projects

Perform high level (L2/L3) helpdesk duties

Participate in on call afternoon support rotation

Support production infrastructure as needed

Provide afterhours/production support for emergencies or scheduled

Maintenance which cannot occur during business hours

Mentor team members, sharing expertise, and offering insights to optimize task

completion

Maintain a constructive and optimistic approach, fostering a culture that promotes teamwork and generates comprehensive solutions

Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between development and

Infrastructure teams, improving workflows and resolving conflicts to ensure

project success

Essential skills required for success at MNP:

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:

1 - 3 years of hands-on experience in network administration

Bachelor's degree in CS, CIS, MIS, or related field

Network administration/design, including experience with the following:

• Cisco & Extreme hardware
• SD-WAN
• Wired & wireless installations & support
• Monitoring & maintenance of networks

Security Administration, including the following:

• Firewall
• Web security gateways
• EDR/MDR
• VPNs & VLANS

Experience hardening either operating systems, networks, or applications:

• Familiarity with Windows domains - AD, DNS, and DHCP

Experience in the following is not necessarily but preferred:

Relevant networking certifications

0365/M365 administration

Documentation/Process Management skills

Experience with network/system monitoring or SEIM technologies

Knowledge of scripting

Benefits: Along with competitive pay, MNP offers employees BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) and 401(k) match, discretionary profit-sharing. Aflac products are also available. Benefits listed here are optional and have a waiting period. Additional benefits include a health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families; optional employee wellness activities include managing and tracking diabetes, blood pressure, and weight control; onsite, personalized retirement counseling; employee referral bonuses and employment of friends and families; access to tickets for Jimmy John's Field; volunteer opportunities include Gleaners, Suite Dreams, Veterans Support activities, Blessings in a Backpack, food and clothing drives, and others; employee recognition includes anniversaries, birthdays, and special events; employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others; employee social activities include Detroit Tigers opening day, Fat Tuesday, ice cream/popsicles, picnics, team meetings, team outings, one-on-one with the president, and many more.

This job description is not intended to be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the company. We are an equal opportunity employer and a second chance employer. We give consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and any other related State or Federal protected classes or characteristics.

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:

Able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical, drug screen

Able to pass a background check

Salary : $60,000 - $85,000