We are seeking an IT Network Administrator for either our Gardena, CA OR New Brunswick, NJ facility! Please see below for further details!
Job Overview:
Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp., one of the leading firms in specialty medical chemical solutions, is searching for a IT Network Administrator. This role will be responsible for maintaining and administering Spectrum’s computer networks. The primary duties will include the maintenance of computer networks, hardware, software, and other related systems, performing disaster recovery operations, protecting data, software, and hardware from attacks, facilitating third-party contracts and replacing faulty network hardware components when necessary. This role will work closely with the Vice President, Supply Base to ensure the highest level of system and network performance.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Sr. Management to translate the business requirements into clear workflows to drive continuous improvement in the network
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of computer networks including hardware/software support, training, and special projects.
- Plan, design and implement data connectivity for local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) systems.
- Assist in coordinating special projects including network related wiring plans, LAN/WAN hardware/software purchases, and system installation, backup, maintenance, and problem-solving.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the ERP data tables to ensure network integrity and security.
- Manage servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software.
- Ensure network connectivity of all workstations.
- Administer all equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
- Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
- Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
- Perform on-site and remote technical support.
- Recommend and implement network security at the network and user level.
- Support and lead special projects to improve process efficiency, scalability, and sustainability
Qualifications:
- Expertise with administering the Microsoft 365 Suite
- Ability to thrive in a team environment and drive cross collaboration
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
- Proven 5-10 experience in a network administrator role
- Hands-on experience with networking, routing, and switching
- Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of network infrastructure
- Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN's remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution
- Ability to set up and configure server hardware.
- Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies.
- Desktop support and develop procedure to ease day to day support operations
- Juniper, Cisco, CWNA or BCNE training
- Experience to manage MPLS, SD-WAN and VPN Tunnels which are connecting ERP
- Effective Communication Skills with the ability to communicate design specifications back to stakeholders (Written, visual & verbal)
- Certifications in networking such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Network+
- Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
- Good understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)
- Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytics tools
- Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers[HV1] Experience in VMware server management
- Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols
- Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems
- Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection
- Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan options.
- Generous vacation and paid time off.
- Opportunities for on-the-job training and career advancement.
