Network Administrator (Lumberton)

Idaho Forest Group; Lumberton (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Forest Group is seeking a Network Administrator to design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure across sites, including LAN/WAN, switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless.

You will monitor security, perform regular updates, backup configurations, and ensure uptime against SLAs, with after-hours on-call and travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years IT experience including technical support and network hardware.
• Willing to travel up to 40% including after-hours support.
• Experience configuring and supporting network switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless.
• Knowledge of EIGRP, VoIP, QoS, TCP/UDP, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, NTP.
• Experience with network security: ACLs, VLANs, IPSEC, IPS/IDS, DoS, RADIUS.
• Ability to terminate CAT5e/CAT6/CAT7 and fiber
• Proficient with Cisco devices
• Valid driver\'s license
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test and background check

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade and audit the network infrastructure including telecoms, LANs, WANs, switches, routers, firewalls, wireless.
• Maintain reliable, secure operation of network devices and perform OS updates.
• Implement strong network security configurations and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Maintain and analyze networking processes, procedures and security controls.
• Ensure backups are current and secure; maintain up-to-date network documentation.
• Define monitors, ensure network performance and reliability; support audits as needed.
• Provide 24x7 on-call support as required; participate in security incident remediation.
• Assist IT team with improvements to enhance functionality and service.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

2+ years IT experience

Network design

Security

Troubleshooting

Cisco devices

LAN/WAN

VLANs

VoIP

QoS

TCP/UDP

SSH/HTTPS

NTP

ACL/IPSEC/IDS/DoS/RADIUS

Fiber/Copper cabling

Wireless networking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in information systems

Tools

Cisco devices

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Network Administrator, under general supervision, is responsible for network architecture, security and troubleshooting. Specifically working with design, security, configuration, implementation, maintenance and administration activities in an enterprise network environment. This includes telecommunications circuits, LANs, WANs, Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Wireless and other related network equipment. This position is routinely assigned deliverables on various technical projects and works independently as well as part of a team. Travel between sites and after-hours support will be required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Design, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade and audit the network infrastructure including; telecom circuits, fiber, LANs, VLANs, WANs, switches, routers, firewalls, wireless and other network equipment.
• Maintain reliable, secure and robust operation of network devices including installation and updates of operating systems.
• Implement strong network security configurations, remediate vulnerabilities, and install firmware updates.
• Maintain and analyze all networking processes, protocols and procedures. Maintain and adhere to network security procedures.
• Ensure configuration backups are current and secure.
• Create and keep up to date network infrastructure documentation.
• Define monitors and ensure network performance and reliability.
• Proactively identify potential problems and perform upgrades or updates as necessary.
• Ensure uptime of mission critical infrastructure components and adhere to strict SLAs.
• Maintain governmental compliance and participate in audits as needed.
• Keep up to date on the latest technologies and trends.
• Assist in the maintenance of the security architecture and infrastructure
• Provide 24x7 on-call support as required
• Follows operational procedures to appropriately analyze, escalate, and assist in remediation of critical information security incidents
• Ensures the continuing effectiveness of current systems through appropriate testing and modification.
• Participates in the development of project proposals with emphasis on cost/benefits
• Assist IT team with improvements to enhance functionality and service to users.
• Other duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in information systems or equivalent years of experience
• 2+ years of experience in information technology related experience such as:
  
  • providing technical support
  • installing and maintaining hardware related to network infrastructure equipment, security or telecommunications software/hardware
• Travel: Willing to travel up to 40% of the time - After hours support included
• Skills:
  • Skilled in organizing and expressing ideas effectively in oral and written communication
  • Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team environment
  • 3+ years of experience configuring/supporting network switches, routers, firewalls and wireless devices
  • Extensive knowledge of the following: EIGRP, VoIP, QoS, TCP/UDP, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, NTP
  • Extensive knowledge of network security including: ACL, VLANs, IPSEC, IPS/IDS, DoS, RADIUS
  • Ability to terminate CAT5e/CAT6/CAT7 cabling and fiber optic
  • Experience supporting voice, video, data, and storage networking
  • Proficient with Cisco network devices
• Valid driver\'s license
• Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor\'s Degree in information systems
• 4+ years\' experience in information technology maintaining LAN/WAN networks
• Proficient in network cabling infrastructure, preference given to experience terminating and testing fiber optic and copper cabling
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Cisco networking solutions including LAN/WAN, switching, routing, wireless, firewalls, QoS and VPNs.
• Certification in one or more of the following; information security, networking, systems administration or CCNA is highly desired

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist - occasional
• Lift 25 lbs - occasional
• Twist upper body - occasional
• Stoop - occasional
• Repetitive use of hands - frequent for clerical duties
• Stand/walk - frequent
• Sit - occasional
• Vision - near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing - preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/eth ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.

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