Network Administrator

About the role

At Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, we are currently hiring a Network Administrator based in Buffalo, NY. This position is part of a team that contributes to network and security projects from conception through maintenance. The Senior Network Administrator is responsible for maintaining and supporting LAN/WAN communications including VOIP and telepresence, while improving reliability, scalability and security.

Responsibilities

• Administration of routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, VOIP phone system, VOIP phones, smartphones, security updates and patches.
• Continually improve the networks by monitoring and evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput and latency.
• Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of all network equipment.
• Define network policies and procedures.
• Participate in technical projects with both internal and vendor supplied resources, including user needs assessment, business benefit analysis, equipment selection and task scheduling.
• Report on environment operational status by gathering and prioritizing information.
• Contribute to network and security performance by assisting in definition of policy and “best practices,” monitoring, and reporting on adherence.
• Create and maintain documentation on network and processes for both internal department use and user education.
• Serve as a member of a team and participate in off-hours, on-call rotation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to Help Desk Technicians and all staff.
• Complete related tasks as needed to satisfy departmental and company mission.
• Participate in team leadership and mentoring of junior members.
• Travel and/or extended or off work hours may be required.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a computer systems related field, or possess equivalent experience in IT.

Qualified Applicants Will Contribute The Following

• Strong knowledge base on IT systems including LAN/WAN; SDWAN; VPN; WIFI; Cisco Switch, Router, Wireless LAN Controller; WIFI Access Points; Fortigate Firewall.
• Network performance tuning; network design; network security principles.
• Structured cabling standards.
• OSI network model and TCP/IP.
• Domain services: MS Active Directory, DNS, DHCP.

Familiarity In The Following a Plus

• Routing protocols: BGP/OSPF.
• Cisco UCM/UCX VOIP/SIP.
• Citrix (troubleshooting of published apps and desktops); Citrix Netscaler.
• Microsoft Server Operating Systems (2003 to 2016).
• MS Office Products, MS Exchange, Lotus Notes.
• VMWare PRISM, JDE, SAP.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.
• Significant support for insurance costs.
• Generous contributions to retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off from day one.
• Training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.