Network/System Administrator

Job Title : Network/System Administrator

Job Summary

Blitt & Gaines is a creditor's rights law firm with nine offices, in six states and 500 users.

We are looking for a Network/System Administrator to add to our IT team. This position will install, maintain and support the integrity of the network/infrastructure, system administration, documenting change management processes and problem resolutions.

This will be a full-time Monday - Friday position, with evening or weekend hours as needed. Salary $70k - $80k DOQ. This position will report to the Senior IT Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining computer networks and systems, firewalls, VPNs, WAN, routers, switches and other network hardware

• Installing and configuring network equipment to update and/or fix hardware and network issues

• Monitoring network systems to improve network performance

• Communicating networking issues to management

• Organization of data centers

• Designing and implanting remote office networks

• Installing, configuring and troubleshooting wi-fi networks

• Creating and maintaining network documentation

• Design and build testing lab

• Manages the day-to-day operations of computer systems

• Manage the configuration and operation of computer operating systems and networks

• Monitor system performance and security profiles

• Administer and troubleshoot servers, storage, desktops, laptops, thin clients, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, telephones, mobile phones, software deployments, security updates and patches

• Review application logs

• Install and test computer-related equipment

• Updates required logs and reports

• Updates related documentation and procedures

• System backup and restorations

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Five (5) years' experience in network and system administration

• Bachelor degree in a related field or equivalent job experience

• Knowledge of networking services and common networking protocols

• Extensive experience with VMware, Cisco firewalls, Dell network switches

• Familiarity with internet security and data privacy principles

• Demonstrated problem solving abilities. Broad base of skills to diagnose and problem solve hardware and software issues

• Ability to problem solve and think critically

• Attention to detail

• Project management skills

• Must reside within reasonable driving distance to Vernon Hills, IL

• Must be able to work on-call and respond to network issues after business hours

Desired skills, but not required

• Disaster recovery experience

• Experience with incident response planning

• Networking certifications, CCNA, CCNP, Network+