Senior Network Administrator; Systems- Hybrid

Position Description

Under general direction is responsible for the technical design, planning, implementation, and the highest level of performance tuning and recovery procedures for all Credit Union networks using reasonable discretion. Exercises considerable latitude and independent judgment in determining technical objectives of assignments. Assists the Information Systems Manager with staff support, including serving as a lead for staff training and project management. Serves as a technical expert in network administration including systems administration.

The Sr. Network Administrator is responsible for investigating and analyzing the feasibility of network requirements and developing network specifications. The Sr. Network Administrator is responsible for identifying and implementing network and system procedures and solutions and providing project leadership and management to deliver exceptional service to all Credit Union departments. Adapts to flexible work hours to accomplish objectives, goals, and projects.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience in network administration and support required. Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in the field of network and systems administration. Must work well independently and as part of a team. Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to prepare clear and concise presentations, reports, and project management documentation are required.

Highly motivated individual with exceptional prioritization, organizational, time management, analytical, problem‑solving, full‑cycle project management, and multi‑tasking skills. Ability to plan, write, and organize network design activities, configure networks consistent with organizational policies and procedures, perform complex analysis, and produce professional and technical documentation with recommendations. Must have advanced experience in working with VMware, Windows Active Directory, and Group Policy Management.

Experience in an enterprise environment is preferred. Weekend work may be required. Will be required to be on call and carry a cell phone to provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week technical support coverage.

• Manages the day‑to‑day operations of all network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, servers, workstations, telecommunications, intrusion detection equipment, various IT hardware, operating systems, security, and data protection by monitoring network performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and training for Information Systems staff to ensure department operational goals.
• Supports and/or leads project teams to clarify project requirements and provide design solutions in accordance with standards.
• Researches and resolves all network issues.
• Performs hardware and virtualized server setup, installation, and configuration of the OS, new releases, and upgrades.
• Manages and administers all operating systems, telecommunications, communications, and connection solutions and their corresponding or associated software.
• Manages and ensures the integrity of host computers and databases.
• Develops strategies for client/server implementations and architects the infrastructure required to support those strategies.
• Implements redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and archiving to ensure effective protection and the integrity of organizational data and assets.
• Develops and executes backup and recovery processes for all data systems.
• Assists in capacity planning and determining equipment specifications for purchase.
• Monitors, tunes, diagnoses, and resolves operating system problems.
• Executes policies, procedures, and technologies to ensure server, workstation, and network security.
• Monitors and upgrades corporate anti‑virus solutions on servers as needed.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with Credit Union information security policies and procedures.
• Works with management, departments, staff, and vendors to support information technology initiatives.
• Acts as project lead in the design and review of new and existing network systems,…