Specialist - Information Technology (Network Administrator

Location

Alabama | United States

Job description

The Information Technology Network Administrator is responsible for implementing and maintaining the corporate network infrastructure, IT security configuration, monitoring and enforcement, and end user network support.

C orporate network infrastructure and other telecommunications

• Configures corporate network architecture to meet company specific goals
• Installs and configures key network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls etc.)
• Investigates and solves various network issues that impact end user performance and production performance to reduce downtime of critical business applications
• Maintains and configures the telecommunications network (VoIP telephone system and network integration)
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of network architecture and concepts
• Provides consulting to other departments and subsidiaries on design and implementation of network based projects central to their department needs
• Designs and performs various network upgrades including projects involving cooperation from ISP (Internet Service Provider)
• Maintains and supports the wireless network infrastructure in RDC (Redistribution Center)
• Maps and documents network architecture
• Monitors and troubleshoots wide area network issues between Mobis and outside companies
• Monitors and analyzes network traffic statistics to identify performance issues
• Maintains monthly service charges for network based services (e.g. Mobis access to the global/MPLS network)

IT security configuration, monitoring, and enforcement

• Installs and maintains network security systems that monitor and protect the corporate network from threats
• Provides an immediate response to internal network threats including suspending service and responding directly to security violators
• Manages and troubleshoots VPN access for internal employees and remote subsidiary sites
• Administers the Network access Control System to block unauthorized attempts to access the Mobis network
• Administers web filters to block and log access to dangerous and prohibited web sites
• Manage and filter internal user access, visitor access, and temporary/contractor access to internal resources
• Manages Symatec Endpoint Protection Security and internal users rights (USB, CD, Video Conferencing)

End User Support:

• Provides support for PDAs, barcode scanners, and label printers
• Interfaces with HQ to resolve large scale service issues and outages of the RDC program infrastructure
• Manages end-user computing resources
• Configures base user computer configurations of minimum software necessary for company duties
• Installs and troubleshoots various software platforms (Microsoft Office, video conferencing etc.)
• Install and troubleshoot computing hardware and software
• Provides IT system training and new user orientation
• Performs physical labor involving network and server rack changes and cable installations
• Maintains multiple vendor relationships to improve cost savings company-wide
• Suggests, researches, and purchases the most cost effective hardware to support the IT infrastructure
• Manages and trains the PC support staff to administer helpdesk functions

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Management, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, or related discipline
• At least two years of Network Architecture/Administrator experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Understanding of TCP/IP and LAN/WAN networking principles for wired and wireless technologies
• Knowledge of Cisco hardware and network operating system configuration (IOS, IOS-XE, etc.)
• Knowledge of routing protocols including EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP
• Knowledge of other network protocols including STP, ARP, HSRP, etc.
• Basic understanding of security technologies and concepts including firewalls, IPS, and VPNs
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems including installation and maintenance
• Knowledge of computer and server hardware
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Education & Experience:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher certification

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None required  

Working Hours and Conditions:

• Work hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
• 60% office work; 40% walking and standing on the production floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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