Programmer – Analyst III

Firman Solutions; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Firman Solutions in Monterey, CA, seeks an experienced Programmer/Analyst III to manage complex network infrastructure, including servers, routers, firewalls, LAN/WAN, and workstation support. The role emphasizes disaster recovery and multi-site operations with Level 2/3 support responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of network administration experience, a BS in CS or related field, and strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and scripting skills using PowerShell.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of applicable systems and network administration experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field with substitution allowance for additional experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, attention to detail.
• Strong collaborative and team skills with ability to present ideas in user-friendly, non-technical language.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, and common Internet protocols (DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, SFTP).
• Familiarity with Active Directory Services, Entra ID, Office 365, and SharePoint management.
• Experience with VPN Appliances and Cisco Meraki Appliances.
• Knowledge of network security including VPNs, ACLs, IPsec, SSL; familiarity with CrowdStrike, and enterprise antivirus.
• Experience with SharePoint support, PowerShell scripting/automation, and scripting solutions to automate admin tasks.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper‑V, and cloud architectures; knowledge of cybersecurity, Rubrik, Nessus, and Splunk.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer networks and communications hardware/software across sites.
• Support IT disaster recovery systems and provide Level 2 and Level 3 technical support.
• Administrate servers, routers, firewalls, LAN/WAN, and PC workstations.
• Develop scripted solutions to automate manual administrative processes.

Skills

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

PowerShell scripting

VMware/Hyper‑V

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Entra ID

Office 365

SharePoint

VPN Appliances

Cisco Meraki

CrowdStrike

Nessus

Splunk

Rubrik Backup and Recovery

VMware

Hyper‑V

Job description

Under general supervision, the Programmer/Analyst III is responsible for computer network administration and operations across multiple project sites. This role performs complex professional and technical duties related to the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer networks and communications hardware and software, including network and application servers, routers, firewalls, LAN, WAN, and PC workstations. The position also supports IT disaster recovery systems and provides Level 2 and Level 3 technical support.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of applicable systems and network administration experience.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college with a degree in computer science or related field. Additional four years qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, positive attitude and keen attention to detail.
• Excellent collaborative and team skills and ability to present ideas in user-friendly and non technical language
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Current Windows Servers and Internet protocols: DNS, DHCP, SMTP, HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP,
• Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory Services, Entra ID, Office 365, and document SharePoint management system
• Experience with VPN Appliances and Cisco Meraki Appliances
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Antivirus, CrowdStrike, Zoom Administration, Microsoft Teams, and network security including VPNs, ACLs, IPSEC, SSL
• Experience with Web site, intranet, and SharePoint support, and PowerShell scripting and automation. Able to develop scripted solutions to automate and/or simplify manual administrative processes and procedures.
• Experience with VMware, Hyper‑V hypervisors, & cloud architecture
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity and privacy principles, Rubrik Backup and Recovery, and Nessus and Splunk

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing IT related support for a large construction bond program
• Industry certifications such as Comp TIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNP Enterprise