Sr. Network Administrator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sr. Network Administrator performs the following responsibilities at the experienced level:

• Administer, and manage network administration operations and maintenance for TekniPlex’s LAN, and WAN .
• Install, configure, optimize, and standardize network devices like firewalls, routers, switches, VPN solutions, and wireless access points.
• Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving complex network issues, including routing protocol issues, network connectivity problems and security breaches.
• Responsible for working with vendors to design and architect complex network solutions for large organizations, including LAN, WAN, IP Telephony, and data center networks.
• Lead network projects including hardware replacements and upgrades.
• Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to other network team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Works with vendors to ensure proper design of all network-related Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) and testing.
• Provides level II incident and problem resolution within service level agreements for network hardware, software, and related peripherals as well as supported local and network-attached devices.
• Oversee the monitoring of system performance and configuration of system attributes to achieve optimal efficiencies and throughput.
• Maintain up to date and detailed documentation of network configurations, operations, and changes.
• Works with internal IT Security team and cybersecurity vendors to identify and implement established policies and ensure that Tekni-Plex’s network is secured.
• Responsible for working with vendors to ensure proper network capacity planning by monitoring system resource utilizations, analyzing trends, and making upgrade recommendations.
• Oversee the technology evaluation and selection processes of network solutions, ensuring compatibility between client requirements and technical performance. Documents analysis and recommendations.
• Works with IT Management to development of global policies and procedures as required and clearly communicates such developments to other data processing personnel.
• Participates in the development of standards and the application of said standards for the supported network environment across the enterprise.
• Responsible for service delivery and support, including configuration, incident, problem, and change management within Service Level Agreements.
• Demonstrates customer service attitude and work ethic.
• Travel required as needed – 25%
• All other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 + years of experience in network administration.
• Excellent Oral and written communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, SD-Wan and VPNs.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst, Meraki, FortiGate, and Solarwinds desired.
• Familiarity network traffic analysis tools (i.e. Wireshark).
• Experience with IPS, IDS, and SIEM integration systems.
• Proficiency in implementation of network segmentation/microsegmentation on prem and in the cloud.
• Experience in a fast-paced 24/7 global environment desired.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger and handle, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The essential duties, physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If possible, reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions where it may not cause undue hardship or safety risks for the company and/or the employee.