Network Administrator

DescriptionAs a Network Administrator, you'll help build and operate the technology infrastructure that powers DMP's continued growth. This is an infrastructure role with approximately 30% focused on enterprise networking and 70% dedicated to systems administration, including building, configuring, and maintaining both Windows and Linux server environments.You'll engineer secure, scalable, and highly available systems while driving automation, continuous improvement, and our commitment to zero downtime. From enterprise networking and virtualization to cybersecurity and disaster recovery, you'll help ensure our infrastructure is always ready to support the business.For more than 50 years, Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has been an industry leader in designing and manufacturing innovative electronic security solutions. We've built a reputation for engineering excellence, reliability, and long-term customer partnerships.What You'll DoYou'll be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving DMP's enterprise infrastructure, including:Design, deploy, and support enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, wireless systems, and supporting hardware.Build, configure, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux servers across development, testing, and production environments.Ensure the availability, security, scalability, and performance of mission-critical business systems.Monitor infrastructure health and proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability and eliminate downtime.Design and maintain disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions across on-premises, virtual, and cloud environments.Collaborate with software engineering teams to deliver reliable infrastructure that supports application performance and growth.Implement and enhance automation tools and scripting to streamline operations and reduce manual effort.Lead infrastructure upgrades, technology refreshes, and strategic improvement initiatives.Troubleshoot complex network, server, and security issues while serving as a technical escalation point for the IT team.Develop technology roadmaps, evaluate emerging technologies, and provide cost-benefit analysis for future investments.Strengthen cybersecurity by implementing and maintaining security controls that protect DMP's systems and intellectual property.Coordinate incident response, change management, maintenance windows, and infrastructure projects while maintaining high system availability.Build strong partnerships with internal teams, vendors, and managed service providers to deliver exceptional technology solutions.Observes and adheres to DMP Data Classification Standard.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or equivalent professional experience.10+ years of enterprise infrastructure experience supporting mission-critical environments.Proven expertise designing, deploying, and managing enterprise network infrastructure.Extensive experience with switches, firewalls, enterprise wireless networks, routing, and network security.Strong systems administration experience supporting both Windows Server and Linux environments.Experience building, deploying, maintaining, and patching enterprise infrastructure in 24/7 production environments.Strong understanding of virtualization, cloud technologies, backup solutions, and disaster recovery planning.Experience with web infrastructure, load balancers, web servers, database servers, and enterprise applications.Experience developing automation and scripting solutions that improve operational efficiency.Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, capacity planning, infrastructure monitoring, and enterprise documentation.Ability to manage multiple technical projects while balancing priorities, timelines, and business objectives.Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.What Makes You SuccessfulYou are someone who:Thinks strategically while executing with attention to detail.Communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Continuously looks for ways to simplify processes, automate repetitive work, and improve operational efficiency.Why DMP?At DMP, our IT team is focused on creating technology that enables the business to move faster. We believe in reducing complexity, eliminating unnecessary work, improving reliability, and delivering systems that allow our teams to innovate with confidence.Today, we're investing in our future and expanding our capabilities. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for experienced technology professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges, improving systems, and creating scalable infrastructure that powers innovation.If you're looking for an opportunity where you can architect solutions, modernize infrastructure, eliminate downtime, and help shape the future of a growing technology-driven manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.EOE/Disabled/VetRequirementsOnsite medical clinic for employee, spouse and family members, 18 and under, living at home; Medical, Dental, 401k, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, paid vacation/holidays, plus some not so usual (free security system, free UPS shipping), so you don't have to worry about self or family.Employee Type: FT Exempt