Network/System Administrator at Blitt and Gaines, P.C. – Vernon Hills, Illinois

Job Title: Network/System Administrator

Job Summary

Blitt & Gaines is a creditor’s rights law firm with nine offices, in six states and 500 users.

We are looking for a Network/System Administrator to add to our IT team. This position will install, maintain and support the integrity of the network/infrastructure, system administration, documenting change management processes and problem resolutions.

This will be a full-time Monday – Friday position, with evening or weekend hours as needed. Salary $70k - $80k DOQ. This position will report to the Senior IT Manager.

Responsibilities:

· Maintaining computer networks and systems, firewalls, VPNs, WAN, routers, switches and other network hardware

· Installing and configuring network equipment to update and/or fix hardware and network issues

· Monitoring network systems to improve network performance

· Communicating networking issues to management

· Organization of data centers

· Designing and implanting remote office networks

· Installing, configuring and troubleshooting wi-fi networks

· Creating and maintaining network documentation

· Design and build testing lab

· Manages the day-to-day operations of computer systems

· Manage the configuration and operation of computer operating systems and networks

· Monitor system performance and security profiles

· Administer and troubleshoot servers, storage, desktops, laptops, thin clients, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, telephones, mobile phones, software deployments, security updates and patches

· Review application logs

· Install and test computer-related equipment

· Updates required logs and reports

· Updates related documentation and procedures

· System backup and restorations

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· Five (5) years’ experience in network and system administration

· Bachelor degree in a related field or equivalent job experience

· Knowledge of networking services and common networking protocols

· Extensive experience with VMware, Cisco firewalls, Dell network switches

· Familiarity with internet security and data privacy principles

· Demonstrated problem solving abilities. Broad base of skills to diagnose and problem solve hardware and software issues

· Ability to problem solve and think critically

· Attention to detail

· Project management skills

· Must reside within reasonable driving distance to Vernon Hills, IL

· Must be able to work on-call and respond to network issues after business hours

Desired skills, but not required

· Disaster recovery experience

· Experience with incident response planning

· Networking certifications, CCNA, CCNP, Network+