Uncommon Life | St. Joseph, MO

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Network Administrator

Gray Manufacturing

Gray Manufacturing

St Joseph, MO, USA
Posted on Friday, August 9, 2024
Description

Position Summary:
Responsible for maintaining a reliable, secure and efficient data communications network. The ideal candidate will be able to deploy, configure, maintain and monitor all active network equipment to ensure smooth network operation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Fully support, configure, maintain, and upgrade corporate network.
  2. Develop methods and tools to be used to test and implement new LAN/WAN hardware.
  3. Engage in regular network troubleshooting activities and resolve network connectivity issues.
  4. Maintain network diagram and related technical documentation.
  5. Analyze the current network structure and develop ways to improve network efficiency.
  6. Provide technical support for both hardware and software issues.
  7. Make recommendations for purchases of network hardware, software, and participate in the evaluation and selection of those devices.
  8. Prepares reference items for users by writing operating instructions.
  9. Participate in disaster recovery procedures.
  10. Protects company operations by maintaining confidential information.
  11. Performs duties in a safe manner and protects themselves and others from known and expected hazards.
  12. Perform other job-related duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications - Education and Experience:

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, with 2+ years’ experience in network administration or an equivalent combination of education & experience.

· Solid networking knowledge, including configuration and Administration of LANs, WANs, Switches, VLANs, VPNs, and Wi-Fi Access Points.

· Good organizational skills and positive attitude.

· Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

· CompTIA Network+ or equivalent certification.

· CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification.

· CCNA or CCNP certification.

· Working knowledge of Cisco, Fortinet, and HP Aruba network devices.

Physical Requirements/Other:

· Mainly sedentary, however, stooping, reaching, walking, climbing, and lifting may be required.

· Must be available and able to work extended or after-hours support when required.

· Some travel required.