Systems and Network Administrator

All Career•Galt, CA

About The Position

Building Material Distributors, Inc. (BMD), a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a System & Network Administrator to support and strengthen its technology environment. The role involves hands-on technical work, problem solving, user support, and maintaining reliable and secure systems. It supports the daily operation of on-premises and Azure cloud computer networks, infrastructure, security, and endpoints for users across the company. The administrator maintains and monitors infrastructure and enterprise network systems across company locations; administers Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, and identity services; supports endpoint and mobile device management; and contributes to cybersecurity, patching, vulnerability remediation, backup, recovery, and business continuity. The position also monitors infrastructure performance, recommends improvements and future investments, coordinates technology projects and vendor relationships, maintains infrastructure records, and identifies opportunities for standardization, automation, and process improvement. The role proactively escalates risks and issues to the Director and performs additional duties as required.

Requirements

Experience in a system, network, infrastructure, or related IT support role.
Experience supporting on-premises and cloud-based environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access, and Visio.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive company information appropriately.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and support a team environment.
Self-starter mindset and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Customer-focused approach to supporting internal users.
Strong technical confidence and sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, and endpoint management.
Experience with LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless networks, DNS, DHCP, and related infrastructure.
Experience supporting cybersecurity tools, patching, backups, and disaster recovery.
Experience with programming languages, methodologies, and technical tools such as SQL/MySQL, XML, HTML5, JavaScript, SSIS, SSRS, C#, .NET, GitHub, Salesforce administration, or similar technologies.
Knowledge or experience with Azure; Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Copilot, ChatGPT, Power BI; Entra ID/Azure AD, Active Directory, Duo; and Windows or Linux.

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, monitor, and support BMD’s on-premises and cloud technology infrastructure.
Support enterprise network systems across company locations, including LAN/WAN, wireless networks, switches, routers, firewalls, VPN, internet connectivity, DNS, DHCP, and related services.
Administer and support Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, and related cloud and on-premises infrastructure services.
Manage identity, authentication, permissions, privileged access, and technology access throughout the employee lifecycle.
Support enterprise endpoint and mobile device management platforms, including configuration, deployment, software distribution, patching, compliance, and lifecycle management.
Support the cybersecurity program through security tool administration, alert monitoring, vulnerability remediation, endpoint and infrastructure security, and coordination with cybersecurity vendors.
Investigate security alerts, contain technical threats, preserve information, and appropriately escalate significant incidents.
Develop and maintain patching and vulnerability remediation processes for servers, endpoints, network equipment, operating systems, and other infrastructure.
Administer and monitor backup and recovery systems and support disaster recovery and business continuity testing.
Monitor infrastructure performance, identify trends, capacity issues, and recurring incidents, and recommend improvements.
Provide technical recommendations on capacity, lifecycle replacement, architecture, reliability, and future infrastructure needs.
Lead or coordinate infrastructure projects and technology implementations, including upgrades, migrations, deployments, and location changes.
Work with technology vendors, managed service providers, telecommunications providers, and cybersecurity partners to resolve issues and maintain service performance.
Maintain accurate records and inventories for infrastructure hardware, software, licensing, network equipment, endpoints, and related configurations.
Identify opportunities to improve reliability, security, and efficiency through standardization, automation, scripting, and process improvement.
Proactively identify risks and escalate issues, concerns, and investment needs to the Director.
Perform additional duties as required and requested.