NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (4516-31)

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Division: Information Systems
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
Starting Salary: $85,000.00; Additional compensation may be considered based on experience.
FLSA: Exempt
Status: 100% in office (on-site position)
Location: 230 E. Ninth St. Cincinnati, OH 45202

REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION):

• Industry certifications in the following: Microsoft MCSE and Cisco CCNA
• Completion of undergraduate core course work for degree in Computer Science, Systems Design or Systems Analysis
• Two (2) years of IT Project Management
• Three (3) years of progressive experience in an organization including comprehensive experience with Network Operating System implementation and management (Microsoft), switches & routing, SAN/NAS, DR & Backup and virtualization
• Two (2) years of accomplished network design and troubleshooting
• Two (2) years experience with messaging/email
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise directories including Active Directory
• On call 24 hours/7 days a week
• Must be able to maintain a flexible schedule and willing to work overtime
• Required to carry a cell phone

JOB DUTIES (SUMMARY):

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation as it relates to server and network topology, equipment, and configuration(s).
• Provide Infrastructure services in all areas needed: storage networking, Operating System, network security, directory services, server virtualization using system backup and restore, system and network monitoring, application installation and configuration
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve network problems including network connectivity, traffic utilization, etc. using available network tools in a timely fashion.
• Interface with third-party vendors as a liaison between client and vendor
• Configure, test, and maintain LAN equipment and services, including switches, routers, firewalls, and VPN.
• Participate in after-hours upgrades, troubleshooting, and/or on-call availability as needed.
• Provide advice as needed with client purchases of hardware and software.
• Create, request, and present technical specifications and requirements for purchasing of new servers and networking equipment via quote procedure.
• Complete all expected training and ensure that certifications are maintained as necessary.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate escalated issues to the department head as necessary.
• 3+ years of prior hands on IT experience.
• Knowledge of IT applications, processes, software, and equipment.
• Knowledge of Server Operating Systems.
• Experience with and understanding of routers and firewalls.
• Understanding the relationship between switches, hubs, patch panels, and connecting nodes to a network.
• Understanding of DNS services.
• Shows solid understanding of and ability to configure TCP/IP and troubleshoot Internet connectivity.
• Achieves and maintains multiple certifications at a high skill level. The following certifications are preferred:
• MCSE – Microsoft server engineer – install, upgrade, administer Windows servers
• Network+ - Gives good broad network understanding.
• CCNA or CCNP - These are general Network understanding and Specific focus on Cisco switches and routers. All our HCPros switches are Cisco.
• HP ASE – Strictly an HP Server hardware certification.
• MD100 - Window Desktop Certification