Hands-On IT Systems & Network Team Lead

Julius Silvert, Inc; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Julius Silvert, Inc. in California seeks an IT Systems and Network Team Lead to own and enhance our technology backbone in a fast-paced food distribution environment.

You will lead a small IT team, oversee LAN/WAN, firewalls, servers, and key business applications while managing help desk tickets. This hands-on role requires strong communication, problem solving, and a proactive approach to keeping systems secure and compliant onsite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience in network/system administration with leadership experience.
• Direct experience with network infrastructure, user support, and network security practices.
• Certifications such as CCNA or CompTIA Network+ are welcomed in lieu of a college degree.
• Player-coach mentality with strong troubleshooting skills, ready to work alongside the team.
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities to support smooth operations in a high-energy setting.

Responsibilities

• Network & Systems Administration: maintain LAN/WAN, firewalls, servers, and key business applications.
• Help Desk & User Support: manage tickets and provide efficient support for network, hardware, and software issues.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: lead and develop a small IT team with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Security & Compliance: manage network security with firewalls, VPNs, and access controls; ensure standards compliance.
• Onsite Leadership: be present onsite daily to troubleshoot and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Network & Systems Administration

Team leadership

Security & Compliance

Help Desk & User Support

Onsite troubleshooting

Education

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Active Directory

SolarWinds

Nagios

VPNs

Job description

Julius Silvert, Inc. in California seeks an IT Systems and Network Team Lead to own and enhance our technology backbone in a fast-paced food distribution environment.

You will lead a small IT team, oversee LAN/WAN, firewalls, servers, and key business applications while managing help desk tickets. This hands-on role requires strong communication, problem solving, and a proactive approach to keeping systems secure and compliant onsite.