Network/System Administrator

1st Liberty Federal Credit Union; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental, Life, LTD and other ins

Health Savings Account with match

401k Plan with match

Vacation/Sick/Holiday Leave

Education Program

1st Liberty FCU account perks

Job summary

1st Liberty Federal Credit Union in Great Falls, MT is seeking a Network/System Administrator to manage the organization's network, servers, endpoints, and security controls. The role requires hands-on administration across LAN/WAN, VPNs, firewalls, and routine maintenance.

You will coordinate with IT staff and support staff to ensure reliable services for members. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or related degree or work experience.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with frontline/management staff both verbal and written.
• Must be willing to educate employees when necessary to improve knowledge, workflow, and efficiencies.
• Must be flexible with regards to scheduled shifts for after hour outages.
• Must have working knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Must have working knowledge of Windows server platforms and workstations/thin clients.
• Must have working knowledge of Virtual Machine platforms and industry best practices.
• Must have working knowledge of troubleshooting network and computer hardware and software problems.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and support.
• Must have working knowledge of core infrastructure equipment.
• Must have working knowledge of voice and data telecommunications techniques.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and manage entire network from end users to the network point of presence.
• Install, configure, maintain network and endpoint security controls including firewalls, VPNs, and EDR; validate software licenses.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software problems.
• Provide documentation for network hardware and software.
• Contribute to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans and bi-annual tests.
• Provide SME input based on industry best practices for smooth network operation.
• Backup to IT Manager and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

LAN/WAN

TCP/IP

VLANs

Firewalls

VPNs

Windows Server

Virtual Machine platforms

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Windows Server

Virtual Machine platforms

Firewalls

VPNs

Job description

Description:

1st Liberty FCU is actively searching for an Network/System Administrator located in Great Falls, MT. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our members and we know that all starts with our employees. That's why we provide a challenging work environment where employees are given opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities:

• To administer, maintain and manage the entire network from the end users to the network point of presence. To include, voice and data core infrastructure, servers, client systems, and any associated peripheral equipment.
• Install, configure, maintain network and endpoint security controls, including firewalls, VPNs, endpoint detection and response to include security updates. Validates licensing of all software products.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems for both hardware and software.
• Diligently provides applicable documents with regards to the network hardware and software.
• Provides direct input to the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans and assists the IT Manager with bi-annual tests and advises on needed improvements.
• Provide subject matter expertise inputs based on industry best practices to ensure overall smooth running of the network for internal and external customers .
• Backup to the IT Manager and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems or related degree or work experience.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with frontline/management staff both verbal and written.
• Must be willing to educate employees when necessary to improve the knowledge of the employee, the workflow and/or efficiencies.
• Must be flexible with regards to scheduled shifts in case of after hour outages.
• Must have a working knowledge and experience with LAN/WAN technologies, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Must have a working knowledge and experience with Windows server platforms and workstations/thin clients.
• Must have a working knowledge and experience with Virtual Machine platforms and industry best practices.
• Must have a working knowledge and experience with troubleshooting network and computer hardware and software problems.
• Must have a working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Products and support.
• Must have a working knowledge and experience with core infrastructure equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge and experience with voice and data telecommunication techniques.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and can lift a minimum of 50lbs.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License and be able to travel to our branch locations in Montana when requested.

Benefits Include:

• Health/Dental, Life, LTD and Supplemental insurances.
• Health Savings Account with match.
• 401k Plan with match.
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Leave.
• Education Program.
• 1st Liberty FCU account perks and much more!