IT Systems Administrator: Network & Server Specialist

PEAK Technical Services Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PEAK Technical Services Inc. seeks a diligent IT professional to manage and maintain our organization’s IT infrastructure, including network systems, server environments, and helpdesk support.

The role emphasizes proactive system management and problem solving in a dynamic environment. You will oversee wired/wireless networks, AD, DHCP/DNS, file servers, and cybersecurity, with on-call responsibilities to prevent downtime and ensure reliable operations across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Network administration: 4 years (Required).
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and cybersecurity concepts.
• Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and Windows Server environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide wired and wireless network management and monitoring.
• Maintain and update network infrastructure components, including devices, servers, UPS, server rooms, and cabling per site.
• Provide internet service and control/monitor web activities.
• Maintain MS Active Directory domain infrastructure, DHCP service, DNS service, file server, SFTP server, DHCP, and Static IP Support SXM and Delta Testers.
• Maintain and configure Windows update and antivirus systems.
• Respond to urgent network alerts during business hours and off-hours with on-call schedule to minimize downtime.
• Support phone system and IP phone (Cisco IP phone Call Manager).
• Provide daily user management and helpdesk support.
• Provide data backup and restore support.
• Prepare to learn new IT-related functions under management guidelines (AD deployment, asset deployment, firewall/camera systems, patching, Linux tester support).
• Report and elevate issues to IT manager; participate in IT meetings.

Skills

Microsoft OS

Windows 10/11

Windows Server administration

MS Office 365

Active Directory

Network infrastructure

Cybersecurity concepts

Network monitoring tools

TCP/IP/DNS/DHCP

IP Telephony (Cisco Call Manager)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science

Network administration: 4 years (Required)

Job description

PEAK Technical Services Inc. seeks a diligent IT professional to manage and maintain our organization’s IT infrastructure, including network systems, server environments, and helpdesk support.

The role emphasizes proactive system management and problem solving in a dynamic environment. You will oversee wired/wireless networks, AD, DHCP/DNS, file servers, and cybersecurity, with on-call responsibilities to prevent downtime and ensure reliable operations across sites.