Network Administrator - 1st Shift

Dayton Phoenix Group•Dayton, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Administrator administers and coordinates the operation, maintenance, security, and development of the company’s computer networks. The role researches, assists in designing, implements, evaluates, monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots wired and wireless local area and intra-site networks. It also evaluates, specifies, purchases, installs, configures, and maintains network hardware and associated software, and manages network hardware support and telecommunications services and vendor relationships. The position helps develop, document, and implement policies and procedures for network hardware and software acquisition, use, support, security, and backup. It establishes and maintains network security controls, monitors for and responds to intrusions and other security threats, and assists users and IT colleagues with network-related issues and projects. The Network Administrator also backs up the System Administrator, provides general IT support as needed, and assists with corporate computer- or telephone-technology projects as directed by the Corporate IT Manager. The job is performed onsite. Travel is typically 0–15%. When on the factory floor, required personal protective equipment includes ANSI-approved safety glasses and steel-toe shoes; hearing protection is occasionally required. The position includes regular standing, sitting, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking or hearing, tasting or smelling, and using hands to touch, handle, or feel. It occasionally requires lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a computer discipline and at least 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of principles and practices for providing excellent customer service, assessing needs, finding solutions, meeting quality and timeliness standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Courtesy and respect toward customers, team members, and management; discretion and ability to keep information confidential where appropriate.
Effective written and verbal communication, including English-language meaning, spelling, pronunciation, and composition; active listening and asking questions as appropriate.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex problems, identify and implement solutions, and assess results objectively, including comparing cost, effort, and likelihood of success for alternatives.
Strong reading, online research, and critical-thinking skills.
Commitment to improving knowledge and skills through training.
Knowledge of electronics and computer hardware, including building computers and performing basic repairs such as replacing storage drives, memory, and processors.
Ability to install, configure, and use computer software, including operating systems, office suites, email clients, and utility programs.
Some skill managing Microsoft Active Directory, Windows Server, Linux, and VMware.
Knowledge of shell scripting.
Strong networking knowledge, including configuration, implementation, troubleshooting, and management of wired and wireless networks, and understanding of network design principles.
Knowledge of mathematics, including alternative bases, calculations, decimals, fractions, percentages, and averages.
Basic project planning and management skills, including breaking projects into tasks, identifying resources, and tracking progress.
Ability to manage time and tasks, prioritize work, and recognize tasks needing immediate attention.
Ability to monitor and assess personal performance, accept feedback, and make improvements or take corrective action.

Nice To Haves

Programming experience.
Network+, Security+, CCNA, CWNP, A+, or Project+ certification.

Responsibilities

Research, assist in designing, implement, evaluate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot wired and wireless local area and intra-site networks.
Evaluate, specify, purchase, install, configure, and maintain network hardware and associated software.
Evaluate and assist with negotiating contracts for network hardware support and telecommunications services; manage those services and vendor relationships.
Assist with developing, documenting, and implementing policies and procedures for network hardware and software acquisition, use, support, security, and backup.
Establish and maintain network security controls, including network users and permissions, access rules, and address lists.
Prevent, monitor for, recognize, and contain network intrusions and other security threats.
Respond to network users’ needs and questions concerning network usage.
Support and assist IT team members with network troubleshooting and projects that require network interaction.
Assist and serve as backup for the System Administrator.
Provide general IT support as needed.
Manage or assist with corporate projects and tasks involving computer or telephone technology, as directed by the Corporate IT Manager.