NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR I

SMITH & LOVELESS INC; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic

Discretionary 401(k) Match

Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus

Employer-paid benefits including life%

Paid Time Off

Medical Plans (PPO & High-Deductible)

Dental Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

Smith & Loveless is seeking a Network Administrator I to join our Information Systems team in Lenexa, KS. The role focuses on administering and supporting IT infrastructure, including networking, servers, and end-user devices, with emphasis on security, availability, and documentation.

You will plan and execute firmware updates, manage directory services and telephony, and collaborate with colleagues to optimize performance and security while adhering to company standards and budget constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• An Associate’s degree will be considered with a relevant, progressive work history and a demonstrated ability to communicate at a high level, verbally and written.
• 1 year (minimum) hands-on experience in all areas listed below.
• Ability to administer firewalls, routers, managed switches, and wireless infrastructure.
• Ability to deploy and administer Windows and Linux based servers.
• Effective knowledge of security protocols, methods (certificates, encryption), and best practices.
• Ability to build, deploy, configure, and update networking and server hardware and software.
• Ability to administer desktop and mobile platforms along with common applications.
• Ability to create technical documentation and provide status reports.
• Ability to administer and maintain a web server environment in Linux.
• Ability to operate with integrity, trust, confidentiality, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours to conduct routine maintenance and resolve problems.
• Strong English language and writing skills.
• Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement.
• Ability to administer Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Azure.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy of work.
• Ability to meet deadlines, set priorities, and perform effective time management.
• Ability to work highly effectively as part of a team, individually, and with general guidance.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and maintain professionalism.
• Experience working with hardware, storage systems, databases, or clustering.
• One or more related technical certifications or formal training experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provides support of main and remote facility networks, server infrastructure, storage systems, backup and recovery, and Windows and Linux based application environments.
• Implements security measures to protect network systems and data.
• Administers network switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure. Needs to have a solid understanding of IP networks inclusive of IP network segmentation, virtual private networks, DNS, DHCP, IP routing, fault tolerance, and security.
• Performs troubleshooting and root cause analysis on network and server issues and reports findings.
• Researches, plans, and proactively manages firmware and software updates, including major code upgrades and security patches, for IT infrastructure to ensure systems are kept current, manageable, and secure.
• Administers and maintains assigned IT services and systems, such as directory services, telephony, email, backup, security applications, and physical security systems.
• Develops IT procedures and build documents, contributes to disaster recovery and business continuity efforts.
• Administers company web servers and assists web developers as needed.
• Provides support to team members on Windows and Linux servers, Windows workstations, and other network devices and services such as wireless, printing, scanning, and VOIP telephony.
• Proactively ensures core IT systems are stable, available, and performing well.
• Creates and maintains detailed technical documentation of existing and new systems including network diagrams, build documents, inventory of installed hardware and software, and related licensing.
• Stays current with technology and keeps skillset relevant.
• Provides accurate and timely status updates on work being performed.
• Seeks out opportunities to improve security, end user efficiency, customer service, and reduce costs.
• Completes assigned tasks and projects successfully on time and within budgetary and technical constraints.
• Creates and maintains documentation required for other team members to backup this position.
• Provides coverage and acts as a backup when other team members are unavailable.
• Other related duties and projects as assigned.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: S&L Inc - Office - Lenexa, KS 66215

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting water. Protecting people.” We are seeking a Network Administrator I to partner with our experienced Information Systems team in this environmentally focused industry. The Network Administrator I provides administration and technical support on IT infrastructure including networking, servers, telecommunications, application software, and end user devices. Researches, builds, configures, deploys, and maintains various types of hardware and software. Provides support and assistance to other team members and helps foster a positive work culture to maximize team performance and effectively achieve team goals. Focuses on following company standards and policies while implementing best practices regarding system security, monitoring, availability, and performance. Creates and maintains detailed documentation on systems from the implementation phase through maintenance and decommission. This position requires understanding of Company operations and objectives and the proactive management of their assigned IT infrastructure responsibilities. Strong trouble shooting skills, flexibility, and resourcefulness are highly desired traits. This position requires effective problem-solving skills with the ability to identify pragmatic solutions. Solutions need to be implemented on time and within budgetary, security, and technical constraints. This role requires strong communication, documentation, and time management skills.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic enrollment + employee-directed investment options
• Discretionary 401(k) Match based on performance (100% vested after 3 years)
• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits including life insurance & disability coverage
• Paid Time Off - 10 Paid Holidays; 2 weeks’ Vacation (3 weeks after 5 years); 6 Paid Sick/Personal Days annually
• Insurance & Financial Benefits - Medical Plans (PPO & High-Deductible options); Dental Insurance with preventative care covered at 100%; Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage; Group Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid)
• Additional Benefits - Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Health Savings Account (HSA) (for HDHP participants); Voluntary Life & AD&D Coverage for employees and dependents

Job Duties

• Provides support of main and remote facility networks, server infrastructure, storage systems, backup and recovery, and Windows and Linux based application environments.
• Implements security measures to protect network systems and data.
• Administers network switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure. Needs to have a solid understanding of IP networks inclusive of IP network segmentation, virtual private networks, DNS, DHCP, IP routing, fault tolerance, and security.
• Performs troubleshooting and root cause analysis on network and server issues and reports findings.
• Researches, plans, and proactively manages firmware and software updates, including major code upgrades and security patches, for IT infrastructure to ensure systems are kept current, manageable, and secure.
• Administers and maintains assigned IT services and systems, such as directory services, telephony, email, backup, security applications, and physical security systems.
• Develops IT procedures and build documents, contributes to disaster recovery and business continuity efforts.
• Administers company web servers and assists web developers as needed.
• Provides support to team members on Windows and Linux servers, Windows workstations, and other network devices and services such as wireless, printing, scanning, and VOIP telephony.
• Proactively ensures core IT systems are stable, available, and performing well.
• Creates and maintains detailed technical documentation of existing and new systems including network diagrams, build documents, inventory of installed hardware and software, and related licensing.
• Stays current with technology and keeps skillset relevant.
• Provides accurate and timely status updates on work being performed.
• Seeks out opportunities to improve security, end user efficiency, customer service, and reduce costs.
• Completes assigned tasks and projects successfully on time and within budgetary and technical constraints.
• Creates and maintains documentation required for other team members to backup this position.
• Provides coverage and acts as a backup when other team members are unavailable.
• Other related duties and projects as assigned.
• Keep work area neat and clean.

QualificationsSkills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• An Associate’s degree will be considered with a relevant, progressive work history and a demonstrated ability to communicate at a high level, verbally and written.
• 1 year (minimum) hands-on experience in all areas listed below.
• Ability to administer firewalls, routers, managed switches, and wireless infrastructure.
• Ability to deploy and administer Windows and Linux based servers.
• Effective knowledge of security protocols, methods (certificates, encryption), and best practices.
• Ability to build, deploy, configure, and update networking and server hardware and software.
• Ability to administer desktop and mobile platforms along with common applications.
• Ability to create technical documentation and provide status reports.
• Ability to administer and maintain a web server environment in Linux.
• Ability to operate with integrity, trust, confidentiality, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours to conduct routine maintenance and resolve problems.
• Strong English language and writing skills.
• Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement.
• Ability to administer Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Azure.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy of work.
• Ability to meet deadlines, set priorities, and perform effective time management.
• Ability to work highly effectively as part of a team, individually, and with general guidance.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and maintain professionalism.
• Experience working with hardware, storage systems, databases, or clustering.
• One or more related technical certifications or formal training experiences.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Position is on-site with occasional after-hours remote support.
• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (85%)
• Occasionally lift 50 pounds and climb ladders to service cabling and equipment. (<5%)
• Wear safety gear when needed and work in manufacturing or server room environments. (<10%)

About us

For over 80 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base. A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith &loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe. Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings. With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems.

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