Network engineers design, implement and maintain the way data is transferred across digital and telecommunications networks.
Network Administrator Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Network Administrator to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain user accounts and access privileges;
- Develop and support digital security policy and procedures;
- Maintain security rights and directory structure as outlined by IT policies and procedures;
- Setup, troubleshoot and analyze network infrastructure, hardware, software, and other IT issues;
- Is the reference for all Active Directory related requests and configuration modifications, including Group Policy and Software Distribution;
- Work with Network and Core team to develop and test disaster recovery plans for the organization;
- Operate and maintain Network Management Systems (NMS);
- Supports the training and mentoring of other employees and support staff on networking topics and issues;
- Install, maintain and upgrade network interface programs;
- Mentor and guide junior network team to enhance skillsets and knowledge across the organization;
- Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise;
- Monitor and support daily network operations on both wired and wireless networks;
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems to ensure no disruption of mission-critical applications;
- Manage network performance;
- Oversee network performance, utilization, anticipate problems and suggest solutions.
Requirements:
- Proficient with general office applications;
- Comfortable having conversations with business leaders;
- Associates Degree in a technology discipline or an equivalent combination of education and related experience;
- Learn and adopt best practices in Network Management;
- Ability to interface and work well with 3rd party vendors;
- Assertive, customer-friendly and goal-driven attitude;
- Knowledge and experience working with VMware vSphere;
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience with network management via command line interface;
- Great people and customer service skills;
- Must have good organization skills;
- WAN connectivity such as T1, E-LAN, VPLS, and MPLS;
- High level of written and oral fluency in English;
- Microsoft Windows Server administration;
- Monitoring systems, PRTG experience beneficial;
- Prior experience Troubleshooting and Diagnostic of hardware and software (Required 2 Years).