Network and System Architect

Nexus Technologies LLC•Michigan Center, MI

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Our on-site Network and System Architect role offers a dynamic and impactful career for IT professionals seeking variety and hands-on experience. The position involves extensive travel, providing opportunities to work at multiple hotel/resort locations, each with unique IT infrastructure needs. You will engage in end-to-end project delivery, including system design, network provisioning, server setup, and deployment of hotel-specific applications like PMS, POS, and building management systems. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about technology, customer service, and the hospitality industry, offering a blend of technical challenges and the satisfaction of enhancing guest experiences through reliable IT solutions.

Requirements

Microsoft Server & Desktop Environments: Proficiency in Windows Server (2012–2022) and Windows 10/11, including Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and DNS/DHCP management.
Networking Expertise: Experience with Layer 2/3 networking, VLANs, TCP/IP, routing, and firewall configurations. Familiarity with HP or Cisco switches and wireless access points (WAPs).
Cloud & Virtualization: Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Intune, and VMware/Hyper-V virtualization platforms.
Hotel Systems Integration: Knowledge of Property Management Systems (PMS) like Opera, Point of Sale (POS) systems, IPTV, telephony (PABX), and key card systems.setupmyhotel.com [https://setupmyhotel.com/job-description-for-hotels/back-office-and-other-job-description/29-duties-and-responsibilities-of-hotel-it-manager-systems-manager/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]
Security & Compliance: Understanding of PCI DSS standards, endpoint security tools (RMM, MDR), and antivirus solutions.
Backup & Disaster Recovery: Experience with backup solutions such as Datto, Veeam, or similar, and familiarity with disaster recovery planning and execution.
Technical Documentation: Ability to create detailed network diagrams, system configurations, and standard operating procedures using tools like Microsoft Visio.
Telephony & Unified Communications: Experience with VoIP systems, including configuration and troubleshooting of VLANs, QoS, and SIP protocols.
Hardware & Peripheral Support: Proficiency in setting up and maintaining hardware such as servers, workstations, printers, UPS units, and IP KVM switches.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA A+
Network+
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
ITIL Foundations

Responsibilities

Meet with hotel contact and review project schedule and timeline. Advise on architecture best practices and creative designs to match hotel requirements.
Provision all network/server equipment (switches, WAP, Firewall, Servers, Backup Appliance, UPS’s, IP KVM, etc.) create all IP subnets and associated VLAN’s. Create Firewall rules for IPS, IDS, content filtering, access-lists.
Setup server OS (Windows or VMWare) and management tools.
Work with the project team to create Microsoft 365 tenant and Entra domain.
Independently set up local domain controllers and build out local Windows domain. As part of this process, create GPO and security policies.
Deploy ESP RMM and MDR tools though Windows GPO or Intune.
Deploy hotel systems – PMS, POS, Key, Credit cards, Central Reservations, Time Clocks, Revenue Management, Building Management, etc.
Create sophisticated documentation and network diagrams.