Network System Admin

Company Overview: Mead Lumber Company is a leading provider of products for professional contractors, builders, and remodelers. With 50+ operating locations across nine Midwestern states, we are proud to be 100% employee-owned and ranked as the 12th largest building material supplier to professional builders in the U.S. At Mead Lumber, we strive to create a team that works and succeeds together every day in an authentic, team-oriented setting.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will have a stake in our shared success.
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy flexible scheduling options that support your lifestyle.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, providing ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Job Summary: The Network Systems Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and supporting Mead Lumber’s network and server infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and security across the enterprise. This position oversees the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, monitoring, and ongoing support of network systems, servers, and related technology while assisting with system upgrades, security measures, and technical issue resolution.


This position is fully in-office and is not eligible for remote work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, servers, network infrastructure, firewalls, storage, surveillance, and phone systems.
• Support physical and virtual server environments including OS installs, patching, backups, security updates, and vulnerability management.
• Manage Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, SQL, Exchange, Microsoft 365, SSL certificates, and Group Policy.
• Assist with maintaining network security and PCI compliance across all locations.
• Support enterprise storage and backup environments, including capacity planning and system performance.
• Respond to escalated technical support requests and assist with troubleshooting complex system and network issues.
• Coordinate with vendors and assist with assigned IT projects, timelines, and implementations.
• Travel periodically to branch locations for network, server, and end-user equipment maintenance and upgrades.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

• Install, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot network infrastructure, servers, firewalls, storage, surveillance, and phone systems.
• Support physical and virtual server environments including system installs, patching, backups, security updates, and vulnerability management.
• Manage Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, SQL, Exchange, Microsoft 365, SSL certificates, and Group Policy.
• Assist with network security, PCI compliance, storage and backup environments, and overall system performance.
• Respond to escalated technical support issues and troubleshoot complex network and system problems.
• Coordinate with vendors and assist with IT projects, implementations, and technology upgrades.
• Travel periodically to branch locations for network, server, and equipment maintenance and support.
• Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of related experience preferred.
• MCSE, Network+, Security+, or similar certifications preferred.
• Previous experience with Epicor BisTrack preferred but not required.

Once eligible, you will participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), a unique benefit that can provide a financial source for your future/retirement that very few companies offer. We also offer our employees competitive pay as well as the benefits listed below:

Additional Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Employment Opportunity: Mead Lumber Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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