Network Administrator

VISIONQUEST INDUSTRIES INC•Vista, CA

10d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Network Administrator to support our networks, servers, and employees while improving security, reliability, and recovery readiness. Reporting to the IT Director, you will work across infrastructure and user support in a small IT team. This role offers direct ownership of technical problems and opportunities to improve how our systems operate.

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on network and systems administration experience, including support for multiple locations or remote employees.
Practical networking and troubleshooting skills, plus experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, backup and restore, and user support.
Strong follow-through, clear communication, sound prioritization, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a small team.
Relevant training or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience
Cisco Meraki
Hyper-V
Synology
Barracuda
8x8
Microsoft 365
On-Prem Exchange Server and Exchange Online
scripting or cloud administration
healthcare industry experience

Responsibilities

Administer LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, firewalls, switches, and remote connectivity; troubleshoot outages and coordinate with service providers.
Maintain Windows Servers, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Hyper-V, and shared storage; perform preventive maintenance and upgrades.
Monitor backups, resolve failures, test restores, and keep disaster recovery procedures current.
Monitor application and SQL databases and respond to alerts
Manage network accounts, MFA, email security, endpoint protection, domain and SSL certificates, and renewals; respond to security alerts.
Support cloud phone system, laptops, desktops, and business applications; own tickets through resolution and keep users informed.
Document configurations and changes, identify recurring problems, and help deliver infrastructure and business-system projects.