Network Systems Administrator

Network Systems Administrator at Christian Healthcare Ministries

The Network Systems Administrator is responsible for the management, maintenance, and optimization of the organization’s IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and related systems. This role ensures reliable connectivity, security, and performance while supporting operational goals and ongoing IT projects.

• Compensation based on experience.
• Faith and purpose‑based career opportunity!
• Fully paid health benefits
• Retirement and Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays PLUS birthday
• Lunch is provided DAILY.
• Professional Development
• Paid Training

• Network Management: Administer, configure, and maintain network systems, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure to ensure secure and optimal performance.
• Systems Administration: Manage servers (Windows/Linux), storage solutions, and cloud‑based platforms, ensuring uptime, availability, and system health.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
  Proactively monitor network and system performance, identify issues, and resolve outages or performance bottlenecks.
• Security Compliance: Implement and maintain network security policies, perform vulnerability assessments, and manage updates/patches to ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.
• Backup & Recovery: Design, execute, and maintain data backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Project Implementation: Assist in planning and executing IT infrastructure upgrades, expansions, and migrations (e.g., wireless deployments, hardware refreshes, virtualization projects).
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed system documentation, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Provide regular reports on system and network performance.
• User Support: Provide technical support to end‑users, troubleshoot network/system issues, and ensure smooth IT operations across departments.

3–5 years of experience in network/system administration, including hands‑on experience with network devices, virtualization, cloud platforms, and security tools.

• Proficiency in managing Cisco, Sophos, Dell, Palo Alto, Arista, Juniper or similar network hardware.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper‑V) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and security best practices.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.

• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., PRTG, Auvik, Solar Winds).
• Experience with scripting (Power Shell, Python) for automation.
• Knowledge of IT governance frameworks (ITIL) and disaster recovery planning.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certifications:
  
  Relevant certifications such as CCNA, Network+, MCSE, or Azure Administrator preferred.

• Self‑Development
• Detail Orientation
• Decision Quality
• Information Management Skills
• Values Diversity
• Nimble Learning
• Job‑Specific Knowledge
• Customer Focus
• Optimize Work Processes
• Ensures Accountability

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.
• Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
• Some travel may be required.
• On‑Site/Remote from home mixture would be considered; ministry‑based office location Barberton Ohio.

Founded in 1981, Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) is a health‑care sharing ministry for Christians. CHM is a nonprofit, voluntary cost‑sharing ministry through which participating Christians meet each other’s medical bills. The mission of CHM is to glorify God, show Christian love, and experience God’s presence as Christians share each other’s medical bills.