Network Administrator

Overview

KPS Global is the largest provider of insulated panel systems for custom walk-ins to the convenience store, supermarket and warehouse club markets. We also manufacture custom enclosures for controlled environments for the scientific and industrial markets. Setting the industry standard for more than 75 years, with knowledgeable experts who work with customers to develop custom cold storage solutions for a wide range of industries including food retail, industrial and scientific markets.

KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, with five manufacturing locations in Fort Worth, TX;
Piney Flats, TN;
Conyers, GA;
San Dimas, CA and Goodyear, AZ. KPS Global believes in people who drive positive change. We value outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to customers from coast to coast. As a member of the KPSG team, you will be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional growth and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation and hard work are rewarded.

KPS Global is a privately held company owned by the Viessmann Generations Group, with over 850 employees.

• Design, install, configure, and maintain the organization's network infrastructure, including hardware devices, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points
• Monitor network performance and security and optimize network traffic for efficiency and reliability
• Troubleshoot network problems and outages and make necessary repairs and adjustments
• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including patches and security configurations
• Collaborate with other departments to determine network requirements and design solutions to meet the organization's needs
• Implement and maintain network security protocols to protect sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access
• Document network configurations, processes, and procedures

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of experience in network maintenance and user technical support preferred
• Proven experience as a Network Administrator or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex network issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, Network+; certifications preferred)
• Fortinet experience preferred
• Experience supporting multi-site environments
• Strong project management methodologies
• Solid experience leading projects from inception to completion; highly skilled trainer
• A thorough understanding of the business environment spanning all disciplines and the day-to-day business interplay
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to drive speedy and correct solutions
• A commitment to safety and to conditions that may affect associate safety
• Manufacturing automation experience strongly preferred