Senior Network Administrator (100% Remote possible)

NOTE: We will consider qualified candidates to be 100% remote (in US only).

Simon's will be fast tracked with priority.

Summary

Under general direction designs, supports, maintains, and evaluates computer networking and telecommunication systems; installs, configures, and maintains both physical and virtual servers; maintains employee network, system and network security, e-mail and database systems; performs other related duties as assigned.

Network Administration/Server Support

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of computer networks.
• Designs and implements data connectivity for local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN).
• Helps with system installation, backup maintenance and basic problem solving.
• Provide network and remote connectivity hardware/software support.
• Maintains documentation including hardware/software applications, logs and related information.
• Analyzes and trouble shoots the network logs and tracks the nature and resolution of problems.
• Establishes and maintains user accounts, profiles, file sharing, access privileges and security.
• Performs daily server to disk backups.

E-mail Systems Support

• Established and maintains user e-mail accounts.
• Provides e-mail training and software support.
• Manages anti-spam and anti-virus servers.
• Researches and troubleshoots e-mail problems by reviewing mail logs, records and network configurations.

Telecommunications Support

• Plans, recommends and assists in the design of VOIP telecommunications systems.
• Researches, analyzes, troubleshoots and resolves SIP/VOIP telecommunications related problems.
• Develops and implements telecommunications operational procedures.
• Provides support for softphones and voicemail.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree and industry certifications preferred, but not required.

Training and Experience

• Virtualization
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • VMware
• Microsoft and Linux Server.
  • Windows Server 2008-2019, CentOS & Ubuntu Linux
  • Active directory policies, security
  • DNS / DHCP management
• Firewall administration
  • Strong VPN knowledge required
    • ipsec
• WAN / LAN / VPN
• Remote desktop / Helpdesk support
• Internet / Intranet
  • Strong webserver knowledge
  • Drupal knowledge a plus
• E-mail systems
  • Postfix experience required
  • Strong understanding of mail routing
  • Strong understanding of SMTP, IMAP, email policies
• Telecommunications and data communications
  • FreePBX
  • Asterisk
• Standard operating systems
  • System build standards
• Proper records maintenance
• Software / Software Packages / Software Utilities
• Basic database knowledge

Skill and Ability to:

• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to clients and staff.
• Read, interpret and apply technical instructions.
• Work independently and as a team member.

Other Characteristics

• Ability and willingness to work additional hours during the week and/or weekend, as required.

Schedule: W/Th/F/Sat 8am EST - 8pm EST (4 days, 12hr shift)