Network and System Administrator

Niemann Foods•Quincy, IL

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day support, monitoring, and maintenance of the company’s server, workstation, and network resources. The position administers server and workstation systems, virtual servers, network security, enterprise protective systems, backups, and network infrastructure, and maintains detailed technical documentation. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. Niemann Foods Management may add to or change position requirements at any time, and requirements may vary by store location.

Requirements

Three or more years of experience using, installing, and maintaining Microsoft Windows workstation and server operating systems, TCP/IP networking, and Cisco router, switch, and access point configurations.
Proficiency with Active Directory, VMware, and virtual server environments.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, and sales per Associate hour.
Key attributes: honesty, integrity, ability to work independently, attention to detail, critical thinking, excellent communication, ability to multitask, patience, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

A two-year degree in Computer Science is helpful.

Responsibilities

Install and configure server operating systems, upgrades, and patches.
Monitor server performance and recommend hardware and software upgrades to maintain acceptable network performance and reliability.
Maintain server and network security, including Microsoft Active Directory user accounts, profiles, and access to personal and shared folders.
Maintain and monitor the VMware virtual server environment.
Install and maintain enterprise antivirus, anti-spam, web content filtering, and other enterprise-wide protective systems and appliances.
Install and configure workstation operating systems, upgrades, patches, and application software.
Configure and support company laptops and other mobile devices.
Develop and monitor daily and periodic network data backup schedules, processes, and appliances to help ensure data and program availability after hardware or software failure or a catastrophic event.
Develop and maintain detailed documentation of system resources, configurations, and processes.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and design configurations for network hardware, including routers, switches, access points, and other network management devices.
Work with WAN and ISP vendors to monitor, maintain, and upgrade the reliability and availability of the company’s wide-area network and Internet access as needed.
Develop and maintain detailed documentation of network device standard templates, exceptions, network assets, and build processes.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.