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Network Security Administrator

T5 Data Centers
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2025

The Network Administrator will administer and oversee the implementation organization and troubleshooting of the network hardware and maintain the organizations network systems.

Responsibilities :

  • Implementing maintaining and overseeing the security of networks systems and data
  • Developing and enforcing the companys security policies and procedures
  • Identifying and mitigating potential security risks and vulnerabilities
  • Performing regular audits to ensure that systems and networks are operating securely
  • Providing training and guidance to staff on information security best practices
  • Managing user access control and authentication
  • Responding to security breaches and incidents and conducting thorough investigations into what occurred
  • Keeping uptodate with the latest security trends threats and control measures
  • Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards for information security
  • Designing and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans
  • Monitors the assigned network ensuring optimal function and minimal downtime.
  • Monitors and analyzes network load including traffic and utilization trends.
  • Ensures networks are protected from physical harm viruses unauthorized users and damage to data by developing and monitoring security procedures or collaborating with network security staff.
  • Drafts checklists processes and support trees and knowledge bases for help desk and other support staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Adherent to all Federal and Local Safety laws
  • Follow T5 data center corporate policies and procedures
  • All other duties consistent with your role as you may be assigned by T5FM management

Travel Requirements :

  • 1030
  • Valid passport required
  • Qualifications :

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum 2 years previous experience working in complex high availability customer data center network environments required
  • Fortinet NSE4 is a plus but not required.
  • Experience working for an MSP is nice to have but not required.
  • CompTIA NET and Sec are a plus but not required.
  • Relevant current IT certifications are a plus but not required.
  • KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

  • Familiar with inside plant cabling tools power tools ticketing systems and escalation procedures required
  • Understanding of data center infrastructure systems and typical requirements required
  • Fundamental understanding of network principles required
  • Functional knowledge of server network and infrastructure technology required
  • Excellent business professional oral and written communication skills required
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with colleagues management outside contractors and customers required
  • Must have the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously required
  • Handson experience with Fortinet products including FortiGate FortiAP and FortiSwitch.
  • Proven experience in Fortinet configurations and network security implementations.
  • Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Experience with various storage technologies including SAN and NAS from various vendors.
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles including firewalls intrusion detection / prevention systems encryption and identity management.
  • Experience in designing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware HyperV Nutanix and XCPNG.
  • Working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux.
  • Working knowledge of Cisco / Meraki switching and wireless.
  • Additional Information :

    BENEFITS

  • Full Medical Dental Vision
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Annual Bonus Potential
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  These physical tasks may be required on an emergency basis meaning performed by the individual alone without notice and on an immediate basis to meet urgent facility operations requirements and standards at a site where frequently no other personnel are available.
  • Available on call 24x7x365 for emergency issues
  • Able to work in a loud environment
  • Physically able lift 50 lbs.
  • Duties may include lift or ladder access
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

    Remote Work : Employment Type :

    Fulltime

    Key Skills

    IDS,Network security,Active Directory,Tcp / IP,LAN,Routers,Windows,Access Control,Information Security,Linux,Troubleshoot,Intrusion Detection,Juniper,Security Devices,Dns

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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