Network Administrator

About the role

You will help ensure the CFS Brands IT Operations unit functions as a highly professional and aligned service that efficiently meets the needs and expectations of CFS Brands and its users. This will be accomplished by working closely with IT management to maintain and update enterprise-level operating systems, applications, and hardware. In addition, this role will serve as a functional project manager for high-visibility infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all switches and access points globally
• Manage all firewall hardware globally
• Manage all wireless systems globally
• Manage all IT power systems and ensure cooling systems are functional
• Promptly respond to a system outage, resolve issues, and diagnose root causes of issues
• Migrate internal or acquisition domains and workgroups into CFS standards
• Manage DNS and DHCP globally
• Affordably manage company firewalls, physical security control systems, and cybersecurity tools and platforms
• Affordably plan and implement new hardware solutions and execute on installation
• Assist in protecting and securing data, software, and hardware
• Research and recommend innovative and automated approaches to system administration tasks
• Participate in an On-Call rotation
• Develop and maintain departmental procedural documents and the IT knowledge base
• Notify all users of upcoming planned maintenance, service disruptions, and reinstatements following agreed upon procedures and quality standards
• Meet or exceed established departmental workload and efficiency goals
• Affordably meet compliance with CFS Brands policies and procedures, and internal controls
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and professional appearance of own work area, the IT Operations workbench, data center, and related hardware storage areas

Requirements

• Five years of relevant Network Engineer experience supporting enterprise scale environments with a mid-level certifications such as Network+, Security+, MCSA, etc.
• Eight years of relevant Network Engineer experience supporting enterprise scale environments.
• Additional Network certifications are a plus.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of CLI switch administration
• Advanced understanding of firewall administration
• Advanced knowledge of wireless administration
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP subnetting
• Good knowledge of 802.11 Standards and their practical implementation
• Good knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
• Good knowledge of the TCP/IP and OSI Models
• Basic knowledge of DNS and DHCP management
• Basic knowledge of firewall rules, VPN setup, and security protocols
• Basic knowledge of VLANs and network segmentation
• Good organizational skills and experience with helpdesk systems, SLAs, and support contracts
• Good knowledge of applicable information security principles and data privacy practices/laws
• Good understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery practices
• Ability to diagnose and resolve network issues efficiently
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate technical information, both verbal and written, to a wide range of end-users in a friendly, professional manner
• Willingness and ability to work extended hours as maintenance windows dictate
• Lifting up to 50lb occasionally is required, along with working on ladders and scissor lifts to assist with installing hardware and running cable as necessary

Benefits

About CFS Brands: Headquarters located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, CFS BRANDS is a market-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial foodservice, healthcare, and industrial hygiene products. CFS Brands is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.