Network and System Administrator in Quincy, Illinois at Niemann Foods

SUMMARY

Responsible for the day-to-day support, monitoring and maintenance of the company's server, workstation, and network resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

System Administration

• Installs and configures server operating systems, operating system upgrades, and operating system patches as needed.
• Monitors server performance, recommend hardware and software upgrades as necessary to maintain acceptable network performance and reliability.
• Maintains server and network security, including creation and maintenance of network user accounts and profiles as well as access to personal folders, and shared folders with Microsoft Active Directory.
• Maintains and monitors our virtual server environment operating under VMware.
• Install and maintain enterprise anti-virus, anti-spam, web content filtering, and other enterprise-wide protective systems and appliances.
• Installs and configures user workstation operating system software, operating system upgrades and patches as needed.
• Installs and configures user workstation application software, upgrades and patches as needed.
• Configures and supports company laptops and other mobile devices.
• Develops and monitors daily and periodic network data backup schedules, processes and appliances to assure the availability of data and program resources in the case of hardware/software failure and/or catastrophic event.
• Develops and maintains detailed documentation of system resources, configurations, and processes.

Network Administration

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and designs configuration for network hardware including routers, switches, access points and other network management devices.
• Works with the company's WAN and ISP vendors to monitor, maintain, and upgrade the reliability and availability of the company's wide-area-network and Internet access as needed.
• Develops and maintains detailed documentation of network device standard templates, exceptions, network assets, and build processes.
• Other tasks and duties as may be assigned from time to time.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi task
• Patience
• Team working Skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 2 year degree in Computer Science helpful
• Three or more years of experience using, installing and maintaining Microsoft Windows workstation and server operating systems,
• TCP/IP networking, and Cisco router, switch, and access point configurations.
• Proficiency with Active Directory and VMware and virtual server environments.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages and sales per Associate hour)

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• There are no required certifications, licenses, or registrations.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Closed toe and heel shoes
• Uniform per store policy
• Phone
• Computer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Walk
• Stand

Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasionally

• Risk of electrical shock
• Chemicals while cleaning

Noise Level

• Moderate

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location