Network Administrator

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Job description

FirstPRO is now accepting resumes for a Network Administrator. This position will focus on providing day-to-day Network Administration to the company's network and infrastructure, as well as acting as a backup Systems Administrator as needed. This is a permanent, direct-hire role that can offer benefits and long-term growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identifies network security threats and actively and proactively mitigates issues. Assures virus protection software meets business needs to secure internet end user risks.
• Manages, maintains and documents the following:
• VPN configurations, connectivity and security risks.
• Wireless network configurations, connectivity and security risks. Implements penetration testing and mitigates exposure.
• Firewall configurations, connectivity and security risks.
• Performs daily reviews of critical performance metrics, network events, intrusion attempts and resolves issues as needed. KPI reporting is provided to supervision.
• Supports end user support, including hardware and software.
• Performs hardware installations as required. Works with key members of other departments to ensure no production impact.
• Perform software installations and updates as required. Configures network equipment to provide connectivity to business systems as required while minimizing exposure
• Strong understanding of web services, load balancing, external ISP connectivity
• Communicate performance issues and make recommendations as necessary.
• Monitor network security, and mitigate issues as needed.
• Maintains support for telephony systems and door security systems.
• Participates in the IT 7x24 after-hours rotation.
• Acts as backup System Administrator as required: Windows 2Kx operating systems (Data Center and Server level), Active Directory, Exchange Email, VMWare, SAN Storage, Microsoft SQLServer and SAP).

Qualifications

• Experience with Cisco equipment/services:
• Switch technologies, Wireless technologies, ASA, SSL, IPSEC, Content filtering, VLAN, FTP, SFTP, IPv4 and IP v6, Load balancing equipment, software and configuration, Understanding of network environments, DHCP, DNS, TCPIP, WINS, IIS , Ability to plan and execute upgrades and installations while mitigating risk to operations.
• Minimum 2 years recent experience with Windows Server systems.