<span>Network Adminstrator</span>

$60,000 - $85,000/Yr

Mnp - Utica, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Utica, MI

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Network Engineer at MNP Corporation is responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of network systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure. This role involves participating in technical research and development to foster innovation within the network infrastructure while ensuring adherence to company values, policies, and security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Examine and optimize existing network infrastructure
• Plan for improvements & growth of the network
• Develop and implement VLAN configuration where necessary
• Recommend and configure network and server hardware
• Administer Watchguard firewall and VPN tunnels
• Assist with virtualization clusters (Hyper-V)
• Lead any networking projects
• Perform high level (L2/L3) helpdesk duties
• Participate in on call afternoon support rotation
• Support production infrastructure as needed
• Provide afterhours/production support for emergencies or scheduled maintenance which cannot occur during business hours
• Mentor team members, sharing expertise, and offering insights to optimize task completion
• Maintain a constructive and optimistic approach, fostering a culture that promotes teamwork and generates comprehensive solutions
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between development and infrastructure teams, improving workflows and resolving conflicts to ensure project success

Requirements

• 1 - 3 years of hands-on experience in network administration
• Bachelor's degree in CS, CIS, MIS, or related field
• Network administration/design experience with Cisco & Extreme hardware
• Experience with SD-WAN and wired & wireless installations & support
• Monitoring & maintenance of networks
• Security Administration experience including firewall, web security gateways, EDR/MDR, VPNs & VLANs
• Experience hardening operating systems, networks, or applications
• Familiarity with Windows domains - AD, DNS, and DHCP

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant networking certifications
• 0365/M365 administration
• Documentation/Process Management skills
• Experience with network/system monitoring or SEIM technologies
• Knowledge of scripting

Benefits

• BCBS medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) and 401(k) match
• Discretionary profit-sharing
• Health clinic (onsite in Utica) for employees and their families
• Optional employee wellness activities
• Onsite, personalized retirement counseling
• Employee referral bonuses
• Access to tickets for Jimmy John's Field
• Volunteer opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Employee discounts on autos, cell phones, and others
• Employee social activities