Network Systems Administrator

Sanmina - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Network Systems Administrator at Sanmina Corporation is responsible for supporting the day-to-day IT operations of the manufacturing facility. This role ensures maximum uptime and profitability by maintaining key systems, securing networks, and adhering to company policies and procedures. The position involves a mix of systems management, hardware support, and project management to enhance the performance and reliability of IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, upgrade, install, and troubleshoot servers, including VM environment, computers, networks, and networking hardware devices.
• Support and maintain system backups, user and server security, user account management, e-mail systems, Active Directory environment, and internet access.
• Provide internal and external customer support to ensure business continuity.
• Support and maintain servers, network, production equipment, desktop hardware, printers, cellular, and telecommunications equipment.
• Configure organizational units (OUs) and manage Chrome OS settings.
• Understand and manage G Suite applications including Gmail, Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Calendar.
• Attend various meetings related to networking and telecommunications.
• Update and maintain enterprise anti-virus and anti-malware software.
• Provide PBX telecommunications support, including setup and programming of phone switches and voicemail systems.
• Propose needs analysis and implement system enhancements for improved performance and reliability.
• Upgrade, install, and maintain IT environmental monitoring equipment.
• Work with external entities, contractors, customers, suppliers, and temp agencies to install and maintain on-site equipment.
• Develop and create reference documents for applications and processes used at Sanmina.
• Handle highly confidential information and comply with IT security policies.
• Manage multiple projects, activities, and tasks simultaneously.
• Perform orientation and training of new FIT staff and mentor tech support personnel.
• Conduct training sessions and Lunch and Learns with peers and employees as products change.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and parts and supplier contacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 - 5 years experience in Network systems administration.
• Ability to work based on goals and ticketing system and deliver on-time resolutions.
• Knowledge of Windows (XP, 7, 10).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, able to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Experience working with internal and external IT groups including customers, engineering teams, and network groups.
• Knowledge of Office Suite.
• Basic knowledge of Linux is a plus but not required.
• Project management skills.
• Intermediate networking knowledge and skills, including Ethernet physical layer connectivity analysis and basic TCP/IP protocol setup and troubleshooting.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Linux is a plus but not required.