Job Description

Job Summary: This role is onsite 5 days a week, must be able to relocate near location on own.

Must have experience working onsite, in IT, for a Manufacturing company

The IT Systems Administrator is a highly motivated and experienced individual with a strong focus on networking and security . The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of our network infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. This role will play a crucial role in safeguarding our data and systems from internal and external threats while also providing essential everyday technical support for our employees.

Network Administration:

• Design, configure, and maintain local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless networks (WLANs).

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues, ensuring optimal uptime and efficiency.

• Manage network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.

• Implement and maintain network security protocols and best practices.

• Plan and execute network upgrades and expansions.

Security Administration:

• Implement and maintain security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and antivirus software.

• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.

• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.

• Respond to security incidents and perform forensic analysis.

• Manage user access and permissions.

• Stay up to date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities.

Systems Administration:

• Install, configure, and maintain servers (Windows/Linux) and other IT infrastructure.

• Manage Active Directory and other directory services.

• Perform regular system backups and disaster recovery planning.

• Provide technical support to end-users, resolving hardware and software issues.

• Document all network and system configurations.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with other IT team members, consultants and internal departments to ensure seamless IT operations.

• Communicate effectively with non-technical users to explain technical concepts.

• Participate in IT projects and contribute to the development of IT strategies.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in network and security administration.

• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).

• Experience with network security tools and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs).

• Proficiency in Windows and/or Linux server administration.

• Experience with Active Directory and other directory services.

• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, CCNA, CISSP) are a plus.

Preferred Skills: (if you meet required and preferred skills, please feel free to email me your resume directly!)

• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., JAVA, Python, PowerShell).

• Experience with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solutions.

• Experience with Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)

Thank you!

BarbaraLeja@firstsearch.com

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