Network Administrator

Hope For Youth, Inc.; Village of Amityville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Hope For Youth, Inc. is seeking a Network Administrator to support our Long Island teams. This full-time role covers Active Directory, Microsoft 365, MFA, Azure/Entra ID, and day-to-day IT help desk across Amityville and remote staff.

You will collaborate with our external IT contractor on server maintenance, cybersecurity, and infrastructure projects. The position emphasizes hands-on, service-oriented problem solving, documentation, and training for staff.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related IT experience in network environments and end-user support.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft 365 administration and licensing, and Duo MFA.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Microsoft Entra ID.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, and network topology.
• Experience troubleshooting Windows 11, hardware, software, printers, and end‑user technology.

Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft Active Directory including user accounts, permissions, security groups, and access management.
• Support Microsoft 365 administration including user accounts, licensing, permissions, and troubleshooting.
• Administer Duo MFA and Azure/Entra ID integration.
• Coordinate with external IT contractor on server maintenance, cybersecurity, and infrastructure needs.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, switches, routers, firewalls, wireless).
• Provide Level 1 IT Help Desk support across all locations and remote staff.
• Review and prioritize Help Desk requests and escalate to Level 2/3 as needed.
• Assist with IT policies, disaster recovery planning, and staff training.

Skills

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Azure/Entra ID

Duo MFA

TCP/IP networking

Windows 11 troubleshooting

Tools

Microsoft 365 Admin tools

Azure/Entra ID tooling

Job description

Network Administrator – Full Time

Location: Amityville, NY Salary Range: $70,000–$80,000 annually Employment Type: Full-Time

Hope For Youth is seeking a Network Administrator to support the technology needs of our employees and programs across Long Island. This position plays an important role in keeping our systems, equipment, and network resources running effectively so our teams can remain focused on providing services to children, youth, and families.

The Network Administrator will provide day-to-day IT and network support, including user administration, Microsoft 365, network connectivity, equipment management, and employee technical support. This position will work closely with our external IT contractor on server maintenance, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, and advanced technical matters, escalating Level 2 and Level 3 issues as needed.

We are looking for a hands‑on, service-oriented, and organized professional with strong interpersonal and communication skills who enjoys working directly with employees, provides responsive and approachable support, and can troubleshoot technology while continuing to develop their network and systems administration expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Microsoft Active Directory, including user accounts, permissions, security groups, password resets, and access management.
• Support Microsoft 365 administration, including user accounts, licensing, permissions, and troubleshooting.
• Administer Duo Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Support Microsoft Azure/Entra ID and cloud-based systems in coordination with the external IT contractor, including user access, security, system reliability, and routine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity involving TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, and related network technologies.
• Assist the external IT contractor with server and network hardware maintenance, system updates, and infrastructure needs.
• Provide Level 1 IT Help Desk support to employees across all Hope For Youth locations and employees working remotely using agency‑issued and approved non‑agency equipment.
• Review and prioritize IT Help Desk requests based on severity and business impact and elevate Level 2 and Level 3 issues to the external IT contractor as needed.
• Troubleshoot Windows 11, computers, printers, software, mobile devices, connectivity, and other technology, including workstation setup, configuration, restoration, and deployment.
• IT onboarding and offboarding, including creation and deactivation of network/Active Directory accounts, system access, and IT equipment deployment and collection.
• Purchase, configure, manage, and deploy IT equipment and agency‑issued mobile phones across Hope For Youth locations.
• Maintain accurate IT inventory, asset, equipment, and licensing documentation.
• Support established cybersecurity practices, system updates, access controls, backups, and disaster recovery activities in coordination with the external IT contractor.
• Track open IT issues and action items with vendors and contractors through resolution.
• Assist with technology upgrades, system implementations, and other special IT projects.
• Assist with the development, maintenance, and updating of IT policies, procedures, and the organization’s Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Set up workstation profiles and provide technology training and guidance to staff as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related IT experience, including experience supporting network environments, systems, end users, and the technologies and responsibilities outlined above.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft 365 administration and licensing, and Duo MFA.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Microsoft Entra ID.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, and network topology.
• Strong knowledge of Windows 11 and experience troubleshooting hardware, software, printers, network connectivity, and end‑user technology.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, MFA, endpoint security, user access management, backups, and disaster recovery.
• Experience configuring, deploying, maintaining, and tracking computers, mobile devices, and other IT equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, documentation, communication, and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to independently resolve Level 1 technical issues and appropriately identify and elevate Level 2 and Level 3 issues.
• Strong customer service and people skills required.
• Ability to support technology needs across Hope For Youth locations as needed.
• Physical Requirements: read/write reports and log entries, walking/standing/sitting for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, repetitive wrist/finger movements, ongoing access to reliable vehicle and driving own vehicle for work (mileage reimbursement available).

Relevant certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft 365, or Microsoft Azure are preferred but not required.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range is $70,000–$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and technical skills.

Why Hope For Youth?

Join a mission‑driven organization where your work supports the employees and programs making a difference in the lives of children and families across Long Island. Hope For Youth offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to the organization’s mission. Here are some of the other benefits of working for Hope For Youth.

• Excellent training and leadership opportunities available throughout employment and more.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of children and families of Long Island!
• Supportive like‑minded, mission‑driven co‑workers
• Diverse Culture that promotes recognition and belonging
• Advancement and supplemental pay opportunities
• Free Training programs, Free Tuition Credits, Scholarships and Tuition Assistance
• Employees may be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Special Events and Recognition Awards
• Volunteer and Internship opportunities available within
• Benefit eligibility commences on the first of the month following the first 30 days of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision - HRA with HSA and Co‑pay options available.
• 91% Employer‑paid medical premiums
• Generous paid time off
• Agency‑funded Pension Plan
• Pre‑tax savings plans: self‑directed 403(b), 529, Aflac.
• Agency‑paid life insurance and disability, and for some positions, long‑term disability

Learn more about Hope For Youth at: http://www.hfyny.org

Additional Pay Range Information

The salary range and/or hourly rate range listed for this position is a good faith determination of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining an employee’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, licensing, certifications, other credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity, etc.).

Hope For Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.