About the Role
The Network Administrator is responsible for delivering highly available and secure connectivity to all devices accessing the Teel network. This multifaceted role will address a wide range of projects and complex technical requests which require the ability to effectively diagnose, troubleshoot, remediate and/or recommend solutions based on experience, research, or consultation with Teel resources and outside support vendors.
This role designs, implements, and provides on-going support of Teel’s network, facility security and communications infrastructure with a primary focus on the LAN/WAN, IoT, and telecom components. Working closely with both business and IT (Information Technology) stakeholders, the Network Administrator ensures that Teel’s network design is in alignment with growth strategies, security and planned facility utilization.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Designs, implements, monitors, and provides on-going support of IT infrastructure components including but not limited to:
- Network Switches
- Wireless Networks
- Server/Storage interconnects
- Firewall / VPN
- Structured Cable Management/Installation
- Facility Systems: Door Access, Cameras, Emergency Alerting
- Telecom Systems: VoIP, Paging, Fax
- Power Systems: UPS
- IoT Devices: IQMS RT, PLC Network Connectivity
- Develops network configuration to segment and isolate devices to improve network response and security.
- Monitors device lifecycle and make recommendations to either maintain product support or have access to spare hardware available.
- Evaluates services providers for new capabilities or cost saving opportunities. (WAN, Internet, VoIP)
- Stays abreast of technology and security best practices to enhance automation and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Completes daily preventive maintenance tasks on systems/software.
- Works closely with project stakeholders to identify and address design needs.
- Configures equipment to best practices for redundancy, performance, and security.
- Provides technical support to the Helpdesk on escalated requests and issues.
- Research, quotes, and submits purchase requests for equipment or services.
- Supports all IP services: DHCP, DNS, IP Schemes/Assignment.
- Coordinates and communicates any work requiring system downtime with the necessary stakeholders.
- Updates IT team on project status and issues.
- Responds to service alerts and outages.
- Maintains infrastructure documentation.
- Provides backup helpdesk coverage and cross trains/collaborates with the System Administrator
- Additional projects as assigned by supervisor.
What You Need:
- Associate degree in technology related discipline or working to obtain required.
- 5 or more years of progressive experience working with Cisco based network technologies.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Palo Alto PAN OS, and basic network protocols.
- Preferred Cisco CCNA, Network+, Security+ and Palo Alto certifications.
- 3 or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, extruded plastics preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Participate in the IT On-Call rotation.
- Ability to travel between Teel facilities.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Strong communications skills (verbal and written) with ability to create strong relationships.
- Ability to use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
Closing Statement:
This brief summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.
Teel Plastics is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Baraboo, WI 53913 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Baraboo, WI 53913: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In perso