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Network and Systems Administrator

  • $80,000–$95,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

Our Client is seeking an experienced System & Network Administrator to join their IT team and support a multi-national infrastructure spanning North and South America as part of a global network environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with enterprise networking, server administration, virtualization, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNY
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$80,000–$95,000 Per Year

Description

Our Client is seeking an experienced System & Network Administrator to join their IT team and support a multi-national infrastructure spanning North and South America as part of a global network environment. The candidate will be responsible for deploying, configuring, maintaining, and securing the organization's network and server infrastructure to ensure reliable and efficient daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with enterprise networking, server administration, virtualization, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies. This candidate will work closely with IT leadership to design and implement infrastructure solutions while providing operational support across multiple locations.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Security & Compliance
    • Apply, maintain, and enforce corporate security policies and standards.
    • Monitor systems for security vulnerabilities and implement remediation measures.
    • Communicate security requirements and best practices for end users.
    • Promote cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization.
    • Ensure compliance with company IT policies and procedures.
  • Infrastructure Administration
    • Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers.
    • Administer and support network infrastructure including routers, switches, wireless networks, firewalls, and VPNs.
    • Manage network-attached storage (NAS) systems and backup solutions.
    • Support IP camera infrastructure and associated networking components.
    • Maintain server operating systems, firmware, software updates, and security patches.
    • Monitor and optimize network and server performance across multiple locations.
  • Microsoft & Cloud Services
    • Administer Active Directory and related services including DNS, DHCP, File Services, and Remote Access Services.
    • Manage Microsoft 365 environments, including SharePoint, OneDrive, User permissions, and Synchronization.
    • Collaborate on hybrid-cloud infrastructure initiatives involving Microsoft Azure and AWS.
  • Architecture & Project Support
    • Collaborate with the CTO and IT Manager to design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions.
    • Evaluate hardware and software requirements to support business growth.
    • Participate in infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and strategic IT projects.
    • Maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
  • Monitoring & Backup
    • Implement and maintain backup policies and disaster recovery procedures.
    • Monitor ISP connectivity and network performance.
    • Utilize network monitoring and logging tools to proactively identify and resolve issues.
    • Ensure business continuity through regular testing of backup and recovery processes.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications
  •  Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in systems and network administration.
  • Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, VMware, Azure, or AWS certifications are strongly preferred.
  • Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and professional experience will be considered.

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in systems and network administration
  • Experience supporting multi-site or multinational infrastructures.
  • Proven experience administering both Windows and Linux server environments.

Technical Skills

  • Proven experience administering both Windows and Linux server environments.
  • Strong networking expertise including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Routing and Switching, MTU Analysis.
  • Hands on knowledge of Windows Server and Linux Server Administration.
  • Hands on knowledge Active Directory and Group Policy.
  • Advanced troubleshooting experience with client-server applications.
  • Strong understanding of network security concepts and firewall administration.
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 administration.
  • Experience with SharePoint and OneDrive architecture, synchronization, and support.
  • PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies.
  • Knowledge of storage systems, RAID configurations, and server hardware.
  • Experience with Azure and/or AWS cloud platforms.
  • Familiarity with network monitoring tools, SNMP, and log analysis.

Skills

  • Firewalls
  • Computer Networks
  • Network Security
  • Wide Area Network (WAN)
  • Network Administration/Management
  • Network Operations Center
  • Network System Hardware
  • Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Network Performance/Analysis
  • Network Configuration Management
  • Network Routing
  • Network Switching
  • Network Architecture/Engineering
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Virtualization
  • Linux Administration
  • Network Routers
  • SharePoint Services
  • Windows PowerShell
  • RAID
  • Microsoft Windows Azure

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