Network Administrator

Location

Brainerd, MN, not eligible for Remote

Reports To

Corporate IT Manager

FLSA Status

Exempt

Requirements

* In addition to the above, this position will perform other work related duties as assigned. These tasks do not meet the Americans With Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent. However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

CTC MISSION

To empower our members, employees, and communities through exceptional service and life changing technology solutions for a sustainable future.

CTC VISION

Through technology leadership, smart growth, and community engagement, our cooperative will demonstrate extraordinary focus to positively transform those we serve.

Supervision Received

Works under the direction of the Corporate IT Manager and/or Senior Management.

Supervision Exercised

none

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Windows 3.1, 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, 7, Vista, 8, 10, and 11
• Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025
• Linux Server OS Families – Red Hat and Debian based distributions
• Containerization technologies – Docker Compose
• VMware vSphere – ESXi 6, 7, and 8
• Cisco Router and IOS Knowledge
• Knowledge of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model
• Knowledge of ISP network delivering voice, data, and video services.
• Knowledge of best practices for security, maintenance, backups, and all proactive aspects of network maintenance.

Knowledge of Internet and network technologies, languages, and platforms such as

• FTP
• Email: 0365, Exchange Online
• HTTP
• Networking, infrastructure, routing, and protocols (OSI Model)
• Network Security
• Network Disaster Recovery
• Redundant Network Design
• TCP/IP
• IPTV
• QoS
• OSPF
• Spanning Tree
• SSL
• VPN
• VLANs
• QinQ
• SIP and MGCP
• SQL Server
• VMWare Vcenter
• Emerging AI Technologies

Skill in operating various equipment including but not limited to

• Routers
• Switches
• Firewalls
• Backup Appliances
• Network Attached Storage technologies

Other

• Knowledge of computer and network hardware and software.
• Considerable knowledge of English, spelling, arithmetic and vocabulary.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Considerable ability to communicate well with a positive and friendly manner, both orally and in writing.
• Skills in prioritizing and completing multiple projects. The ability to be well organized and accept responsibility for and work under occasional stressful situations with frequent interruptions.
• Considerable skill in communicating expectations with requests and projects and following through to completion.
• Skill in identifying problems and resolutions.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Considerable ability to maintain efficient workflow.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and the ability to maintain memory for and attention to details.
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, the general public and to deal with public relations problems courteously and tactfully.
• Must understand and adhere to certain policies:
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. Protect the confidentiality of customer’s financial information.
• Working ability to make decisions in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively function as a team player in a team atmosphere.
• Must obtain and then maintain working knowledge of company products and services.

Education and Experience

Network Administrator: A A or technical certificate in computer science or related field, or the equivalent in experience. Five or more years of experience.

Must have a working knowledge of network design and implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of network.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to see; hear; talk; sit; grasp; feel and finger equipment to complete assigned job tasks. This position requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee is regularly required to be able to…