Job Summary: This role is onsite 5 days a week, must be able to relocate near location on own.
Must have experience working onsite, in IT, for a Manufacturing company
The IT Systems Administrator is a highly motivated and experienced individual with a strong focus on networking and security . The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. This role will play a crucial role in safeguarding our data and systems from internal and external threats while also providing essential everyday technical support for our employees.
Network Administration:
• Design, configure, and maintain local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless networks (WLANs).
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues, ensuring optimal uptime and efficiency.
• Manage network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Implement and maintain network security protocols and best practices.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and expansions.
Security Administration:
• Implement and maintain security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and antivirus software.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Respond to security incidents and perform forensic analysis.
• Manage user access and permissions.
• Stay up to date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities.
Systems Administration:
• Install, configure, and maintain servers (Windows/Linux) and other IT infrastructure.
• Manage Active Directory and other directory services.
• Perform regular system backups and disaster recovery planning.
• Provide technical support to end-users, resolving hardware and software issues.
• Document all network and system configurations.
Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with other IT team members, consultants and internal departments to ensure seamless IT operations.
• Communicate effectively with non-technical users to explain technical concepts.
• Participate in IT projects and contribute to the development of IT strategies.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in network and security administration.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Experience with network security tools and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs).
• Proficiency in Windows and/or Linux server administration.
• Experience with Active Directory and other directory services.
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, CCNA, CISSP) are a plus.
Preferred Skills: (if you meet required and preferred skills, please feel free to email me your resume directly!)
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., JAVA, Python, PowerShell).
• Experience with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions.
• Experience with Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)
Thank you!
BarbaraLeja@firstsearch.com