Job Description

The Network Administrator is responsible for the engineering, operation and maintenance of the corporate voice/data network and security infrastructure including: design, analysis and support for routers, switches, access points, firewalls and VPN concentrators.  The candidate must possess a broad range of skills with a minimum of 10 years of experience with WAN/LAN technologies, Windows Servers (2003, 2008) and Data Center operations.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Configure, manage and maintain switches, routers, firewalls, Access Points and VPN devices
• Configure, manage and maintain Windows Server 2003\2008 and Linux servers
• Configure, manage and maintain enterprise web services for IIS, FTP, and SMTP
• Manage availability, performance and scalability of client facing applications in the data center
• Manage and maintain Active Directory and Group Policy elements
• Manage and configure VMware virtualized environment
• Manage and maintain enterprise storage
• Ensure network uptime performance to prevent negative business interruptions
• Monitor and act proactively in the management of network performance
• Minimize network down time through effective monitoring and problem resolution
• Plans, implements, and supports the network and computing infrastructure plan.
• Assists with technology planning.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years’ experience managing systems and networks in a diverse environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar equivalent experience
• In-depth knowledge of with switches, routers, access points, and firewalls
• In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2003 and 2008
• Knowledge of Microsoft Lync or Office Communicator 2007
• In-depth knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
• Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
• Knowledge of Exchange 2007 and/or 2010
• Printers and print servers
• Project management experience
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create comprehensive technical documentation and drawings
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments

Other Requirements:

• Must have positive disposition and customer service focused
• Must have effective communication skills
• Must be able to handle urgent situations in a calm, effective manner
• Must be a team-player, self-motivated, and have flexibility in their schedule
• Provide technical leadership in areas of expertise and mentor team members in terms of technologies, best practices and processes
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and security conscious

Education and Certifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in an information technology related field
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE); Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA); Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Additional Information: 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.  Petersen Dean reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. 

 
Apply here: jobs@petersendean.com