Network Admin

BLACKBEARD OPERATING, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BLACKBEARD OPERATING, LLC seeks a Network Administrator to implement, secure, and manage the company’s infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, Azure cloud, and telecom systems. You will configure physical and virtual servers and workstations, automate backups, and contribute to security and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with management, vendors, and peers, report to the Director of IT, and be based in Fort Worth, TX with some travel to field sites; occasional remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field preferred; training or coursework in Network Administration and/or Computer Science required
• 5+ years of Network Administration and IT support experience in multi-location environment
• 3+ years of experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
• 2+ years Nutanix experience preferred
• CCNP certification preferred; other coursework or certifications a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Office 365 administration, and SharePoint administration preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day network operations in a predominantly Windows environment
• Maintain and monitor network performance, identify and resolve issues
• Implement and support network technologies (switches, routers, firewalls)
• Maintain LAN/WAN, DNS, and DHCP infrastructure
• Manage virtual environment (Nutanix), O365, Active Directory, and security
• Plan, perform, and automate backups of servers and workstations
• Install OS and applications and set up remote access
• Use scripting to drive process improvements
• Evaluate and propose network improvements for current and future needs
• Maintain network documentation for future reference
• Collaborate to resolve infrastructure, security, and development issues
• Make decisions within policy and communicate obstacles to goals

Skills

LAN/WAN networking

Windows & Linux

Firewall management

AD/O365 administration

PowerShell scripting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's IT/CS

CCNP certification

Tools

Cisco routers/switches

Nutanix AHV

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Azure

O365

Job description

Summary

Network Administrator is responsible for the implementation, security, and administration of the Company's infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Azure cloud, and telecommunication systems, as well as physical and virtual server and workstation configuration and support, automated backup administration, and telecom responsibilities. This role ensures a reliable, secure network that meets current and future business needs by analyzing the technology in use and identifying opportunities to improve or expand upon it.

Description

Network Administrator is responsible for the implementation, security, and administration of the Company’s infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Azure cloud, and telecommunication systems, as well as physical and virtual server and workstation configuration and support, automated backup administration, and telecom responsibilities. This role ensures a reliable, secure network that meets current and future business needs by analyzing the technology in use and identifying opportunities to improve or expand upon it.

The Network Administrator partners closely with management, vendors, and peers to resolve, address, and innovate on issues related to infrastructure, security, and development in a fast-paced, 24/7 operating environment. The position reports to the Director of IT and is based in Fort Worth, TX.

Essential Functions

• Oversee day-to-day operations of computer networks, including physical and virtual servers and workstations, in a predominantly Windows environment.
• Maintain and monitor the network and network performance; identify problems, recommend solutions, and resolve issues.
• Implement and support network technologies, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Maintain network infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, DNS, and DHCP.
• Manage the virtual environment (Nutanix), O365, Active Directory, user accounts, and system security.
• Plan, perform, and automate backups of servers and client workstations.
• Install operating systems, applications, and communications software, and set up access for remote users.
• Use coding or scripting languages to drive process improvements and solve specific problems.
• Evaluate current technology and recommend network improvements to meet current and future business needs.
• Maintain network documentation, including records of problems and the steps used to resolve them for future reference.
• Collaborate with others to resolve, address, or innovate on infrastructure, security, and development issues.
• Make decisions within company and department policy and communicate obstacles to accomplishing goals.

Knowledge, Skills, And Attributes

• Knowledge of LAN/WAN, telecommunications, email systems, software, and operating systems, with hands-on experience in Windows and Linux.
• Firewall management and configuration, including Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Virtualization and storage: Nutanix (AHV), VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, Azure, Storage Area Networks, and wireless communication protocols.
• Administration of Active Directory, O365, IIS, and VPN.
• Database knowledge (MySQL, SQL Server) and scripting with PowerShell.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to consult with internal and external clients on technical components.
• A technical, logical thought process and a keen eye for detail.
• Responsive to service issues and requests in a timely manner, and willing to transfer knowledge and skills to peers and clients.

Qualifications & Preferred Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field preferred; training or coursework in Network Administration and/or Computer Science required
• 5+ years of Network Administration and IT support experience in an environment with multiple locations
• 3+ years of experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
• 2+ years of Nutanix experience preferred
• Proven work experience as a Technical Support Engineer, Desktop Support Engineer, IT Help Desk Technician, or similar role
• Current or recent CCNP certification preferred; other completed coursework or technical certifications a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Office 365 administration, and SharePoint administration preferred

Work Environment & Expectations

• Office-based in Fort Worth, TX, with some travel to field sites; some remote work possible
• Physical Requirements: prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times
• Schedule Expectations: full-time, 8-hour shift, with availability to respond to service issues in support of 24/7 operations