IT Network Administrator I

About the role

We are seeking a skilled IT Network Administrator I to join our team. As a vital member of our IT department, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless connectivity and robust security across our network ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Maintain networks and systems including software, VPNs, routers, and other network equipment, both virtual and physical.
• Perform routine configuration updates, backups, and firmware patches for switches and access points.
• Install, update, upgrade, configure, and deploy networking equipment at all locations.
• Coordinate and communicate off-hours maintenance and upgrades with the IT Operations Leaders.
• Support the Company needs in all network-related (new sites, new connections, connection upgrades, etc.).
• Monitor network performance, alerts and alarms.
• Triage and respond to manufacturing operations and end-user support for issues involving network connections, routes, firewall rules, etc.
• Work collaboratively with all Meissner departments to perform various network deployments and test projects.
• Respond to Network Security incidents with the IT Security team when needed.
• Maintain and improve network performance utilizing new technology and/or improved configurations.
• Maintain and create accurate and easy-to-follow IT documentation for the environment.
• Perform in-place network infrastructure upgrades.
• Adhere to change management and security policies for routine tasks.

Requirements

• Comp TIA or equivalent, Associate degree or equivalent in IT, Computer Science, or relevant field preferred or equivalent hand-on experience.
• 1 year of network support or help desk experience.
• Must be fluent with MS Office software and a working knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, operating systems, and equipment as well as cloud technologies.
• Strong knowledge and skill with Cisco appliances (switches, routers, firewalls, access points, etc.).
• Fluent in networking technologies and practices.
• Deep knowledge of the Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, IIS Web administration, SSL certificates, domain management, Microsoft Office applications, Printing technologies and connectivity.
• Knowledge and understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V), thin clients and RDP.
• Scripting languages such as PowerShell, VBScript, batch files, etc.
• Familiarity with Linux and other Operating systems.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional certification in Routing and Switching required. Certification in Data Center Preferred.
• Excellent English Language written and verbal communication skills with customer service orientation.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent with MS Office software and a working knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, operating systems, and equipment as well as cloud technologies.
• Strong knowledge and skill with Cisco appliances (switches, routers, firewalls, access points, etc.).
• Fluent in networking technologies and practices.
• Deep knowledge of the Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, IIS Web administration, SSL certificates, domain management, Microsoft Office applications, Printing technologies and connectivity.
• Knowledge and understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V), thin clients and RDP.
• Scripting languages such as PowerShell, VBScript, batch files, etc.
• Familiarity with Linux and other Operating systems.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional certification in Routing and Switching required. Certification in Data Center Preferred.
• Excellent English Language written and verbal communication skills with customer service orientation.

Skills

• Comp TIA or equivalent, Associate degree or equivalent in IT, Computer Science, or relevant field preferred or equivalent hand-on experience.
• 1 year of network support or help desk experience.
• Must be fluent with MS Office software and a working knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, operating systems, and equipment as well as cloud technologies.
• Strong knowledge and skill with Cisco appliances (switches, routers, firewalls, access points, etc.).
• Fluent in networking technologies and practices.
• Deep knowledge of the Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, IIS Web administration, SSL certificates, domain management, Microsoft Office applications, Printing technologies and connectivity.
• Knowledge and understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V), thin clients and RDP.
• Scripting languages such as PowerShell, VBScript, batch files, etc.
• Familiarity with Linux and other Operating systems.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional certification in Routing and Switching required. Certification in Data Center Preferred.
• Excellent English Language written and verbal communication skills with customer service orientation.

Pay

US BASE PAY SCALE $33.33 - $39.54/hr

Schedule

This is an on-site role based out of our headquarters in Camarillo, CA.