Network Systems Administrator

Network Systems AdministratorLocke Supply Co., the southwest's most progressive distributor of Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC supplies, is seeking a Network Systems Administrator for its Oklahoma City headquarters.This role is network-first. The primary focus is designing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the network infrastructure that connects our headquarters, data centers, and branch locations across the region. The right person is comfortable owning switching, routing, wireless, and firewall work, and serves as depth and backup for our network engineering function.Primary DutiesConfigure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise switching and routing across multiple sites, including VLANs, trunking, and inter-site connectivitySupport and help operate our SD-WAN environment spanning our branch network, including site turn-ups, policy configuration, and troubleshootingAdminister wireless infrastructure across office and warehouse environments, including RF tuning and client connectivity issuesManage firewall policy, VPN connectivity, and network segmentation in coordination with our cybersecurity functionMaintain load balancing, DNS, and network monitoring systems, and respond to alerts and performance issuesServe as primary backup to the network engineer for day-to-day operations and project workSecondary DutiesPerform system administration on Windows, Linux, VMware, and storage systems under the direction of senior personnelInstall operating system and application upgrades and patches, and perform performance tuningMaintain hardware, software, backup, and security systemsDevelop documentation and provide technical support to company personnelOther tasks as assignedExperience and Skills5-10 years of experience preferred, with a strong technical understanding of all of the aboveHands-on experience with enterprise switching and routing (Cisco or equivalent), VLANs, and firewall management is requiredExperience with SD-WAN, enterprise wireless, VPN, and network monitoring is strongly preferredWorking knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, IIS, and SQL Server is helpfulSome programming or scripting experience is a plusRelevant certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or similar) are a plusThe successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, along with patience and a customer-friendly attitude. They should be punctual, reliable, and eager to work and learn in a fast-paced team environment.Locke Supply is a progressive, growing company with great benefits, a great culture, and room for advancement. We seek individuals with impeccable character who are looking for a great place to advance their career.