Network Administrator In Coon Rapids, MN

About the position

The Network Administrator position is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the organization's corporate LAN/WAN, VMware environment, and network security, including firewalls. This role involves collaborating with IT staff and company employees to identify network needs and security risks, as well as maintaining both physical servers and virtual equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for day-to-day operations of servers and the networks that connect them.
• Diagnose problems with LAN/WAN network equipment and perform repairs or upgrades when appropriate.
• Evaluate and recommend solutions for network equipment and communications.
• Support and manage AWS Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, route tables, and network gateways.
• Install, configure, patch, and maintain network equipment such as switches, firewalls, wireless APs, VPNs, and UPSs.
• Oversee network security to include appliances, software, and procedures.
• Perform ongoing capacity measurement and planning for network equipment, physical and virtual servers.
• Fully support, configure, maintain, monitor, and upgrade the corporate VMware environment.
• Maintain a network business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, and latency).
• Update Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Perform risk assessment, problem management, and resolution.
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance.
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve.
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly.
• Participate in required company meetings.
• Maintain an organized work area (5S).
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program.
• Complete all other work duties as assigned.

Requirements

• WatchGuard Firewall experience - Required
• Advanced Server OS support
• Associate degree in an IT-related field
• Competence in LAN/WAN technology including VPN, TCP/IP
• Experience with Cisco and HPE switching equipment
• Experience with cloud and/or hybrid architectures for compute and storage
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IS field
• Experience with ERP, CRM, and other Business Systems
• Certificates in Project Management
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations.