Job Title: System Network Administrator
Location: Detroit, MI
*Candidates must be local to the State of Michigan.
Under the general direction of the Lead Network/Server Specialist, design, set-up, maintain and troubleshoot hardware, software, and computer network. Computer network hardware including but not limited to servers, routers, switches, wireless access points, gateway, network hub, firewalls, virtual personal network (vpn), internet, intranets, local area networks, wide area networks, and other network equipment to manage fully operational network. Provides computer systems support for Court Team Members.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Recommends, designs, and implements new network solutions to improve the efficiency of current network(s)
- Installs, configures, and supports network equipment including routers, switches, DNS, DHCP, DNAS, SANs, wireless access points, load balancer, gateway, network hub, firewalls, virtual personal network (vpn) and other network equipment.
- Gathers and analyzes data on systems, routers, software, and other hardware to build and manage fully operational secure network.
- Proficient in PowerShell scripting to assist with network responsibilities such as display or confirm existing network settings as part of troubleshooting.
- Configures servers, firewalls, routers, switches, and other network equipment to increase network efficiency and security.
- Monitors daily performance of computer network to identify issues and improve network performance.
- Performs software and hardware installs and upgrades.
- Performs network equipment updates to the latest firmware releases.
- Investigates and resolves network faults, failures, and issues.
- Provides customer support for troubleshooting and resolution of complex computer and network problems.
- Responsible for completion of projects, working independently, at times may serve as project Lead.
- Develops network system definitions and configurations documentation and network diagrams.
- Documents, implements and maintains processes and procedures for network infrastructure including administration, usage, disaster recovery and business continuity.
- Creates and maintains standards related to network system configurations, security, and service records.
- Installs, configures, and supports network software on servers and desktops.
- Consults with and manage vendors for technical support and involved with network projects.
- Maintains and monitors backups, file recoveries and disaster recovery processes.
- Maintains and supports VoIP and FoIP systems.
- Administers software applications, network systems and SQL server databases
- Identifies and leverages integration opportunities at the hardware, software and interface level in order to optimize systems.
- Develops and modifies network, software and hardware documentation, i.e., diagrams, training, test plans, etc.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field.
- 4+ years of progressively more responsible work experience in networks, internet protocols, Microsoft OS, Azure, Azure Active Directory, M365 and other networking products.
- Strong knowledge of networking principles to include understanding of TCP/IP, IP Sub-netting, VLANs, Ethernet, DHCP, DNS, and QoS.
- Complete understanding of all telecommunication network system functionality, efficiencies and interfaces.
- Proficient experience installing and supporting servers, switches, routers, firewalls, VPN, wireless and load balancing.
- Proficient experience with implementing and supporting VoIP Telephony and FoIP systems.
- Proficient experience with installing, configuring, troubleshooting VMware virtual servers.
- Knowledge of Microsoft technologies such as SCCM/Intune, GPO, Exchange 20XX, SQL Server 20XX, IIS, DNS, Active Directory design and implementation.
- Proficient Experience managing SQL server database.
- Experience with SAN and NAS technologies.
- Network backup experience using Veeam or related tools.
- Experience in delivering Technical Training and Technical presentations to co-workers.
- Experience researching, investigating, evaluating and qualifying potential new equipment for network deployment.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of all ITIL processes.
- Audio / Video experience.
- Cisco CCNA, CCNP, and CCVP certifications.
- MCSE Certification.
Vital Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits promotions, training, termination or any other condition of employment or career development. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected status.
