Network Administrator

Hale Products, Inc.; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid time off

Job summary

GAST Manufacturing, a unit of IDEX Corporation, seeks an experienced IT Infrastructure leader to install, configure, and maintain network and workstation environments. You will ensure security, support Level 2 help desk, and guide cross-functional IT initiatives.

Responsibilities include budgeting, policy development, and coordinating IT projects while maintaining high uptime and compliance. Prior experience with Hyper-V, Azure, and security management is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, IT, or Information Systems or related experience.
• Hands-on experience with system administration, system engineering, network engineering, cyber security, disaster recovery, incident management, change management, and project management.
• Experience managing audit requirements and creating action plans to address audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain local site network infrastructure, servers and related hardware in a virtual environment.
• Manage network security, accounts, and software application security.
• Lead cross-functional teams for non-ERP software specification, evaluation and design.
• Develop local IT budgets and forward-looking network infrastructure plans and policies.
• Monitor network performance and test for weaknesses.
• Support day-to-day PC/Laptop setups and help desk operations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Computer Science / IT / Information Systems

Tools

Windows Server

Hyper-V

Azure / O365

SD-WAN

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Responsible for the installation, configuration, recommendation, and repair of network infrastructure and desktop/laptop workstations in an internal and external user environment. Responsible for network user, file, application, and overall security. Provide Level 2 Help Desk support to ensure service levels are met or exceeded. Train internal customers for the most efficient use of the company hardware and software. Provide high level of technical trouble shooting and problem solving to include all areas of the operational systems and network.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

I.T. Infrastructure Management

• Manage, configure, maintain, and upgrade local site network infrastructure, servers and all related hardware in a virtual environment.
• Manage Network Security, accounts, ownership of tracking of network directory’s and software application security.
• Manage and coordinate cross functional teams for non-ERP software specification, evaluation and design and implementation.
• Participate in the development of local IT budgets, forward looking network infrastructure plans and network policies and procedures.
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses.
• Maintain and support 3rd party application and software.
• Support day to day operations as it relates to PC\\Laptop setups and help desk support to ensure service levels are met or exceeded.
• Participate in or manage other IT related projects as assigned.

Team Leadership and Development

• Provide guidance, training, and development opportunities to site to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with internal departments and stakeholders to understand their technology needs, ensure the IT infrastructure\\Software supports the business unit strategic objectives, and advise on technology advancement in the business.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• Maximum infrastructure uptime.
• Adherence to corporate compliance and cyber security.
• On time delivery of project milestones.
• Maintain high level of trust and engagement with team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OR EQUIVALENCIES

• Degree in computer science, IT, or Information Systems or related experience.
• Hands-on experience with System Administration, System Engineering, Network Engineering, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Change Management, and Project Management.
• Experience managing audit requirements and creating action plans to address audit standards.
• Demonstrated client vendor management (Hardware \\ Software), Budget management, and project management skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Hardware\\Software: Expertise in server hardware, software, security management in a Microsoft Hyper-V environment.
• Network Design: Knowledge of Network protocols, design and architecture.
• Software Selection: Experience with project management as it relates to planning, implementation, and maintenance of software packages.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong understanding of Windows Server, Hyper‑V, Azure, O365, SDWAN, UCaaS technologies, SQL programming, Database management, and basic programming languages
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and standard software development methodologies.
• Experience with Security management and Vulnerability Mitigation techniques.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication/Presentation: Prepare and present project milestone reviews, design proposal/review, competitive evaluation presentations. Pro-actively providing clear, concise, consistent communication to internal and external stake holders.
• Interpersonal Skill: Easily approachable and welcoming to all levels of organization. Good rapport with local co-workers, sales staff and customers alike.
• Strategic Thinking: Natural problem solver and critical thinker. Able to navigate all levels of the org to promote projects.
• Time Management: Able to use organizational tools to track staff and personal commitments and achieve timely execution.
• Project Management: Manage and keep commitments. Deliver and communicate to senior leadership project statuses. Lead project action plan review(3W), build timeline, provide project documentation.
• Clearly Articulate Technical Concepts: Communicate technical details effectively with sales, sourcing, supply chain, logistics, finance, customer service and end users.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May require travel up to 10% of the time. Incumbent must be able to travel.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the office. The position requires the incumbent travel to the various manufacturing facilities as much as 5% of the time. The work environment at the facilities can include excessive noise levels, exposure to weather elements, working around or adjacent to moving and mobile equipment and climbing ladders. Appropriate personal protective equipment including hearing protection, steel toe shoes, safety glasses and/or hard hats may be required while working in a facility.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

GAST Manufacturing, a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards
The compensation range for this position is $78,200.00 - $117,200.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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