Network Administrator

Position: Network Administrator- Brighton Corporation Reports to: IT Manager Direct reports: None Exempt Status: Salaried Exempt Date Last Updated: September 2026 Major Responsibilities The following Network Administrator duties and responsibilities will be performed under the direction and supervision of the IT Manager. This position will be responsible for; Support server, network, and end user operations on a 24/7/365 basis that may include: Deployments, upgrades, hardware rollouts, troubleshooting, administration, and related operation functions Configures, upgrades, installs, troubleshoots, and manages network firewalls (Palo Alto), VPN, Cisco switches, Unify Networks access points, network devices, server hardware and software Maintain hardware refresh cycle for all corporate equipment Manage alerting and monitoring of enterprise network systems Configure, upgrade, and manage the Hyper‑V virtual environment Manage and test backups to ensure high availability and disaster recovery Serves as the primary point of contact for helpdesk and end user support requests, alongside broader responsibility for network by providing telephone, email, remote, and in‑person technical support Administer all aspects of Microsoft Active Directory including group policy, DNS, and DHCP Create and update system documentation on established support procedures and processes, problem resolution steps, and escalation procedures. Make recommendations to management on updates and changes as required Administer user, group, and email accounts utilizing Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange Analyze, and maintain infrastructure solutions according to business and technical requirements Maintain and manage infrastructure hardware and software licensing Maintain security standards. Lead in the use and adoption of standard frameworks that align with overall business and technology strategies Maintain network and computer system security in accordance with company policies and procedures Ensure all systems, data, and information are protected from unauthorized access, modification, deletion, or disclosure in compliance with security best practices and accepted risk levels of risk Continually analyze the current state of the security framework, identifying gaps and key areas for improvement, and help steer the team through the delivery of technical solutions Provide reviews and recommendations to the management team of systems, solutions, business ventures as viewed through a "security first" mentality Make recommendations to IT management on the purchase of software, tools, and utilities Participate in new project development to facilitate automation in conjunction with development Works closely with IT Manager to develop annual IT operating budgets Act as backup to the IT Security Technician Other duties as assigned Preferred Experience 1-2 years' work experience in an IT Operations environment or equivalent 1-2 years' experience managing virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper‑V Knowledge or experience managing L2/L3 switching and routing (Cisco) in a primarily TCP/IP multi-subnet, enterprise VLAN environment Exposure to Palo Alto firewall and Global Protect management and configuration 1+ years of experience with Office 365, Microsoft Exchange, and Azure AD synchronization 1+ year of Apple\MAC support experience Demonstrated ability to perform administration of Veeam Backup and Replication software Demonstrated experience with appropriate server and network management platforms, such as Active Directory, Group Policy, TCP\IP, IPv4, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, IIS, Certificate Services, and WSUS 1+ years' experience administering Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2025 Basic knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SAN) Knowledge and experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, Perl, etc. Knowledge of Patch Management technologies Requirements Skills and Abilities: Analyze and diagnose technical problems utilizing documentation, tools, and knowledge databases Multi-task effectively and maintain composure in a fast-paced IT environment Communicate technical issues and solutions in a professional, user-friendly manner Utilize logical thought processes and maintain attention to detail Ability to learn new systems, concepts, and procedures Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with others. Must demonstrate professionalism and courtesy in all customer interactions Ability to interact with a broad audience of personnel to explain and enforce security measures Good research, analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to manage time efficiently and work under stressful conditions Perform "on-call" rotation which may include nights, weekends, and holidays Self-motivated and directed with the ability to perform without direction High standards of integrity and ethical conduct in professional and personal matters Maintain a professional image in dress and grooming Physical Demands Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity (e.g., processing paperwork, patching cables, occasionally use of a ladder) May be required to perform physical labor such as lift\move 25 pounds. May be required stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for a prolonged period of time Other Considerations Valid driver's license required Some travel, less than 5%, may be required This posiiton is onsite, no remote work. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance / AD&D and Short term disability (for the employee) - covered by employer 100% 401k Match PTO and Paid Holidays Pet Insurance- optional Long Term Disability- optional Voluntary Life Insurance optional #J-18808-Ljbffr