Network Administrator

Summary:

The Network Administrator supports the organization on-stie by maintaining NOC equipment as well as providing backup support to employees as needed. Responsible for developing into the main NOC administrator. This full-time position is based on-site in Wamego, Kansas.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure all company values are adhered to and promoted. This includes leading by example and participating in employee recognition programs.
• Manage and support NOC hardware and software
• Work after-hours as needed for maintenance and emergencies
• Maintain documentation of all systems and configurations
• Assist IT Manager in designing and implementation for all systems
• Assist in discussions, evaluations and implementations of new hardware and software
• Collaborate as a team to ensure efficient successes
• Utilize department resources, tools, and documentation to quickly and efficiently drive accurate resolutions
• Assist in monitoring network systems
• Provide backup to IT Support Staff for technical support to end users
• Work and communicate with end users and ensure issues are resolved to their satisfaction 
• Participate in on call rotation

Competencies:

• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Capable of providing high attention to detail with follow-thru
• Strong documentation skills and ability to share information
• Self-motivation and comfortable working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Ability to conduct research, absorption and retention of information is required
• Advanced understanding of an IT Department or Network Administrator
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience maintaining virtual environments and Servers
• Available for occasional overnight travel 
• Able to set for prolonged periods and/or standing work
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, hear, kneel, crouch, stoop
• Able to distinguish colors, climb ladders, lift and carry, push, pull up to 50 lbs.

Education & Experiences:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification or course work in Information & Network Technology 
• Experience with SonicWALL, VMWare, MS Server 2012 and newer, Office 365, Active Directory, MS Fileservers, MS SQL, Management and Configuration of MS Exchange 2016 and newer, Veeam, PowerShell scripting, WSUS, 
• Experience with successfully completing and/or assisting in network wiring projects, including making cables and utilizing network testing tools.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities
• Overtime starting at 40 Hours
• Annual company and location bonuses
• Medical/Dental/ Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Plan
• Life and Disability Insurances
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Match and Profit Sharing
• 96 hours of accrued PTO
• 32 hours of Holiday PTO
• Six (6) Paid Holidays 
• Bereavement Pay
• Wellness Plan
• Company Uniforms