Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, manage infrastructure related projects
• Prepare necessary documentation to obtain Executive approval to execute infrastructure related projects
• Assist in the execution of infrastructure related projects
• Ensure effectiveness of security solutions.
• Prepare company’s infrastructure budget and manage expenses vs. budget
• Analyze network performance and recommend upgrades/changes.
• Assess company’s current and future network infrastructure needs.
• Maintain accurate benchmark information to measure SLA commitments.
• Develop and maintain Business Continuity and Hurricane Preparedness Plan Procedures.
• Assist as necessary the Manager, Network Operations
o Identify and correct network and server related issues
o Provide technical expertise to IS department.
o Provide technical expertise during hardware and software evaluations
o Create and maintain network layout and procedural documentation
o Administer user accounts, permissions, and access rights

Applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network and server administration, including 2 managing or supervising network staff
• 2-year college degree required, 4-year college degree preferred
• MCSE, CCNA or other job related certifications preferred
• Strong Project Management capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience with network switching, routing, security, cabling, and NAS/SAN concepts
• Knowledge and experience with VMware, Veeam, Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, PowerShell, VOIP, and some Linux
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Pure Storage, Cisco Call Manager and Cisco Meraki equipment