JR. NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Company: Smith Crossing
Location: Orland Park
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

Full-time Role

Flex Shift - three 12-hour days Monday - Friday, with 4 hours on Saturday. On call rotation.

Assistswith maintainingthe networks and systems that keep our organization running. Deep technologicalexpertise with a wide range of computer systems, hardware, and software isessential for the Jr. Network Administrator to excel in this role and helpdrive our organization forward.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in network design, implementation and ongoing maintenance
• Prepares, implements, and monitors disaster procedures andrecovery
• Maintains stable and consistent connectivity across all networks
• Maintains reliable and robust Wi-Fi infrastructure
• Diagnoses hardware/softwareissues / bugs, performing the appropriate fixes; working with other members ofthe technical support and software development teams in order to identify andresolve problems in a timely, efficient and effective manner
• Logs/Updates all technical problems generated by the end usersthrough the 'helpdesk' ticketing system
• Assists with troubleshooting production server(s) and elevatesunresolved issues to engineering support
• Participates in the 'on-call' off hours support rotation
• Participates in special projects as directed by CIO
• Other duties as assigned What you bring to the table:
  • 3+ years of experience supporting and maintaining Cisco environments
  • BA/BS degree in computer science or equivalent work-related experience
  • Professional certification CCNA required or attained within 90 days of employment
  • Hands-on experience and knowledge of the Windows operating system and application software, including sufficient knowledge of DNS/DHCP/IP addressing
  • Thorough understanding of network concepts (Routing, Switching, Messaging, vLan's)
  • Experience using scripting languages to automate systems and application management functions
  • Understanding of Active Directory, role-based security, and group policy management
  • Strong skills in planning, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, monitoring, backup, recovery, and preventive maintenance of enterprise Rapid7 management
  • Ability to work independently on a team, and a virtual team
  • Virtualization experience a plus What you bring to the table:
    • Highly competitive pay
    • 401K with up to 4% employer contribution
    • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as Flexible Spending Account
    • Generous Paid Time Off and opportunity for PTO buy back
    • Employee Assistance Program and Tuition Reimbursement

Keywords: Smith Crossing, Carol Stream , JR. NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR, IT / Software / Systems , Orland Park, Illinois