Network Administrator

CHCB, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHCB, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Network Administrator to deploy, configure, and manage our network infrastructure for maximum uptime and security across on‑premises and cloud components.

You will install and troubleshoot hardware and server technologies (Windows Server, VMware), manage core protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, iSCSI, SAN), oversee Microsoft 365 and EHR systems, and administer backups while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 2–5 years of progressive experience in network administration.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server, virtualization (VMware), and storage networking (SAN/iSCSI).
• Excellent verbal and written communication for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot network hardware, server technologies, and enterprise software (Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory).
• Manage core protocols and connectivity services: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, iSCSI, SAN.
• Oversee Microsoft 365 environments and support EHR/Practice Management systems.
• Administer backup and recovery solutions to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate to design long-term computing infrastructure plans and standards.
• Monitor performance and maintain network device standards; document everything.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and work across staff levels to gather requirements.

Skills

Network administration

Windows Server

VMware

Active Directory

TCP/IP DNS DHCP

Microsoft 365

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems

Tools

SAN/iSCSI

Backup software

Firewalls

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Network Administrator is responsible for the strategic deployment, configuration, and proactive management of the organization's network infrastructure. This role ensures maximum system availability, security, and performance by overseeing active hardware, virtualized environments, and cloud-based applications while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA and other healthcare regulatory standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot network hardware, server technologies, and enterprise software (Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory).
• Manage and optimize core protocols and connectivity services, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, iSCSI, SAN, and Metro ELAN.
• Oversee Microsoft 365 environments and provide critical infrastructure support for Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Practice Management systems.
• Administer enterprise backup and recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to design and implement long-term computing infrastructure plans and enterprise system standards.
• Proactively monitor hardware and software performance to ensure optimal resource usage and maximum system uptime.
• Maintain firewalls and networked peripherals; develop and document rigorous system standards for all network devices.
• Manage equipment inventory, technical documentation, and licenses while serving as the point of contact for IT vendors.
• Coordinate with all levels of staff to gather requirements, analyze technical data, and present solutions for departmental needs.
• Provide high-level support for server, network, and desktop-related issues, maintaining excellence in service even during high-pressure outages.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide technical support to end users.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, HRSA, and other regulatory standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Requires 2–5 years of progressive experience in network administration, with a proven ability to manage complex server environments and infrastructure projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server management, virtualization (VMware), and storage networking (SAN/iSCSI).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

SALARY RANGE: $60k - $70k

• *On-Site position.
• *Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship. *