IT Network System Administrator

IT NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Network

• Plan, design, and implement the organization's network Infra including but not limited to LAN, WLAN, and WAN.
• Capacity planning to ensure system/network scalability and reliability.
• Support, configure, maintain, and upgrade servers, shared drives, etc.
• Evaluate and recommend hardware and software solutions to meet the organization's networking needs.
• Configure and deploy network equipment, such as routers, switches, ISE, firewalls, WLC, access points, and voice communication platforms, VOIP phone systems, and audio/video solutions across offices.

Security/Monitoring

• Maintain and enforce network security policies, including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Monitor and manage the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud services, to identify and resolve potential issues proactively, and identify areas for improvement including bandwidth utilization, latency, and packet loss.
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses.
• Implement necessary security measures to protect against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including but not limited to firmware updates, system patches, and configuration backups.

Support/Administration

• Respond to system/network/security incidents, troubleshoot, and resolve the same.
• Manage user accounts and permissions.
• Configure and manage user machines, SharePoint, O365 Admin Portal, and Active Directory management.
• Managing and maintaining the file servers.
• Creating and managing virtual machines.
• Analyze system logs, diagnostic data, and performance metrics to identify root causes and implement appropriate solutions.
• Perform server installations, configurations, and upgrades following best practices and established procedures.
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery solutions for servers and associated data.

IT NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors, Associates or degree in IT, Computer Information Systems, or another relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience (3 - 5+ years) as a System/Network/Security Administrator or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of computer operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking, IIS, and SQL Server or any relational database
• Good understanding of Linux and Windows network services troubleshooting experience in TCP / IP-based services such as DHCP, DNS, SMTP, NFS, and LDAP
• Familiarity with security practices and technologies, including firewalls and malware protection.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, HTML) for automating routine tasks and system administration processes will be an added advantage.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, Cloud, VMWare) are a plus.
• Experience leading a team is a plus.
• Potential for up to 20% travel.

IT NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and see, talk, or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, carry, or pull.
• Required to climb, bend or squat on occasion.
• Must regularly lift and/or move 20-35 pounds and occasionally lift or pull 35-80 pounds.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance (first day of the month after start date)
• Health Savings, and or Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D, Employer Paid
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance, Optional
• Critical Illness Insurance, Optional
• 401K, Employer Match
• PTO & Vacation Pay
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Company Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per calendar year
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave
• Company Incentive Plan
• Bereavement Pay
• Relocation Available

PHM Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. PM21

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