Network Administrator

Lakeshirts; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive insurance benefits

Up to 22 paid days off in the first year

401(k) plan

Onsite cafeteria

Relaxed dress code

Job summary

A regional apparel company is seeking a skilled Network Administrator to join their IT team in Detroit Lakes, MN. This full-time position involves maintaining, securing, and optimizing the network infrastructure across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have experience with network protocols, firewalls, and user administration. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting network issues and contributing to server maintenance. Competitive pay of $22-$25/hour and benefits like paid time off and a creative work culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, or similar role.
• Familiarity with security best practices, monitoring tools, and backup systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure, Wi-Fi, and VPN connections.
• Administer Active Directory, group policies, user access, and permissions.
• Provide tier-2/3 support for escalated technical issues.

Skills

Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)

Troubleshooting skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Education

2- or 4-year degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, or related field

Tools

Firewalls (Meraki, Cisco)

Windows Server environments

Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Network Administrator to join our IT team. This role is responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing our network infrastructure across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has experience with networks, firewalls, switches, servers, and user administration in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.

Location: On-Site Position, based at our HQ in Detroit Lakes, MN

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8a - 5p

Pay: $22-$25/hour based on experience

Benefits: Lakeshirts offers a fun, creative, and team-driven culture where employees are empowered to grow and thrive. We provide competitive pay with daily pay options, comprehensive insurance benefits, up to 22 paid days off in the first year, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, and unique perks like an onsite cafeteria, a relaxed dress code and more.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure, Wi-Fi, and VPN connections
• Manage firewalls, switches, access points, and related network hardware
• Administer Active Directory, group policies, user access, and permissions
• Monitor network performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure network security through patching, updates, and best practices
• Assist in server maintenance, backups, disaster recovery planning, and data integrity tasks
• Maintain documentation of network architecture, equipment, configurations, and procedures
• Collaborate with IT team members to support projects and ongoing initiatives
• Assist with evaluating new technologies to enhance network reliability and security
• Provide tier‑2/3 support for escalated technical issues

Qualifications

• 2- or 4‑year degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, Computer Science, or related field preferred
• Proven experience as a Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, or similar role
• Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
• Experience with firewalls, switches, and routing (Meraki, Cisco, or similar)
• Familiarity with Windows Server environments and virtualization (Hyper‑V, VMware, etc.)
• Understanding of security best practices, monitoring tools, and backup systems
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Functions & Industries

Information Technology

Apparel & Fashion

Cognitive & Physical Requirements

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.

Physical Demands: Occasionally (1%-33%): Stand, lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, crawl, reach above/below shoulder, lift/carry 10-50 lbs; Frequently (34%-66%): Walk, sit.

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