Network Administrator

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Job description

Responsibilities

• Designs, installs and supports all networks and telecom LANs & WANs.


• Orders and prices network, telecom, and cabling equipment.


• Monitors, maintains, and ensures network and telecom resources are meeting performance, security standards, uptime, and effectiveness.


• Serves as liaison for the organization with hardware and technical support vendors and service providers.


• Provides basic network and telecom support training to IT staff.


• Ensures all networks and telecom systems are available, when required, and takes proactive steps to achieve 100% uptime.


• Ensures network and telecom devices are kept up to date with software/hardware revisions per manufacturer specifications.


• Documents and maintains detailed technical inventories of all network and telecom hardware and software.


• Responsible for backing up all network and telecom configurations and settings.


• Responsible for network security, configuration and support of the Firewall(s), and overall data security of the IT department.


• Reviews network security, with IT Management, to ensure IT standards and industry best practices are met on an ongoing basis.


• Coordinates and ensures all physical cabling projects for the organization are completed and in compliance.


• Ensures open network ports are shutdown or disabled during downtime and monitors network device connectivity for unauthorized connectivity.


• Coordinates and provides technical administration for telecom hardware/software.


• Documents and controls all vendor supplied telecommunication circuits.


• Promotes positive guest relations through prompt, courteous, and efficient service.


• Ensures an open and welcoming atmosphere that promotes skill enhancement.


• Gives basic instruction on all promotions and special events, as requested.


• Occasionally performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field preferred.


• CompTia Network+ or Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCeNT), preferred.


• CompTia Security+, preferred.


• Certified Network Associate by major Network vendor, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), required to obtain within the first year of employment.


• Minimum of two (2) years experience in network administration or equivalent experience.


• Minimum of one (1) year experience in CISCO switches and firewall management.


• Or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

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