Network Administrator

KPS Global • Fort Worth, TX

15h

About The Position

KPS Global® is the largest provider of insulated panel systems for custom walk-ins to the convenience store, supermarket and warehouse club markets. We also manufacture custom enclosures for controlled environments for the scientific and industrial markets. Setting the industry standard for more than 75 years, with knowledgeable experts who work with customers to develop custom cold storage solutions for a wide range of industries including food retail, industrial and scientific markets. KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, with five manufacturing locations in Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA, San Dimas, CA and Goodyear, AZ. KPS Global believes in people who drive positive change. We value outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to customers from coast to coast. As a member of the KPSG team, you will be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional growth and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation and hard work are rewarded. KPS Global is a privately held company owned by the Viessmann Generations Group, with over 850 employees. The Network Administrator (SA) is responsible for maintaining, administering, and troubleshooting an organization's computer networks. This individual will be able to deploy, configure, maintain, and monitor all active network equipment in order to ensure smooth network operation. The Network Administrator will also be responsible for troubleshooting any network-related problems that arise, and for making recommendations for upgrades and improvements to the network infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of experience in network maintenance and user technical support preferred
• Proven experience as a Network Administrator or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex network issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid experience leading projects from inception to completion; highly skilled trainer
• A thorough understanding of the business environment spanning all disciplines and the interplay that occurs in the day-to-day business environment
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to drive speedy and correct solutions
• A commitment to safety and to conditions that may affect associate safety
• Manufacturing automation experience strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+, etc.) preferred
• Fortinet Experience preferred
• Experience supporting multi-site environments
• Strong Project Management methodologies

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, administering, and troubleshooting an organization's computer networks.
• Deploying, configuring, maintaining, and monitoring all active network equipment in order to ensure smooth network operation.
• Troubleshooting any network-related problems that arise
• Making recommendations for upgrades and improvements to the network infrastructure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level