Senior Network Administrator Job Kansas City area,Kansas USA,IT/Tech

As a key member of the Wyandot Behavioral Health Network Information Technology team the position of Network Administrator is responsible for all aspects of network administration to include servers, desktop/laptop systems, communications/networking equipment, hardware and software configurations for business critical and ancillary programs.

Description

As a key member of the Wyandot Behavioral Health Network Information Technology team the position of Network Administrator is responsible for all aspects of network administration to include servers, desktop/laptop systems, communications/networking equipment, hardware and software configurations for business critical and ancillary programs.

Purpose:

As a key member of the Wyandot Behavioral Health Network Information Technology team the position of Network Administrator is responsible for all aspects of network administration to include servers, desktop/laptop systems, communications/networking equipment, hardware and software configurations for business critical and ancillary programs.

Accountabilities

Responsible for the operation, configuration and optimization of the desktop computing enviornment to include servers, desktops/laptop and related software
Responsible for the operation, configuration and optimization of the infrastructure to include routers, switches, firewalls, WiFi systems, VPN devices and related software
Optimize and maintain Active Directory (AD) environment, including user infrastructure. Enforce organization and administration of the computer and user environment variables and policies according to documented procedures
Maintain computer hardware inventory through Active Directory for security and accountability.
Maintain Windows Software Update Service (WSUS) to proactively address systemic flaws and vulnerabilities that could adversely affect continued business operations
Maintain Antivirus Server and clients providing virus protection to all server and desktop/laptop clients
Administer Group Policy Objects (GPO) to enforce IT policy and improve the end-user interface with systems
Develop and maintain network configuration documentation using MS Visio diagrams
Research and suggest improvements, modifications and potential risks to the business network. Collaborate with Network Security Administrator and the rest of the IT team to mitigate risks, improve operations and evaluate possible improvements to infrastructure
Administration of backup and data servers, NAS and other file servers in accordance with HIPPA and Wyandot, Inc. rules and policies
Top level support for server, network and desktop hardware, software and applications
Administer and support the CUCM, UCCX, WxC, Cisco Customer Assist and all aspects of Wyandot telephony infrastructure and operations
Contributes significantly to the ongoing development and technology needs assessments
Manages projects with vendor significant vendor collaboration related to network infrastructure, server evolutions and desktop software releases
Administer the firewall boundary and VPN device, research and recommend upgrades and best-practices to ensure the security and availability of the business network
Assist the Director of Information Technology in the overall management of the I.T. Department
Provide occasional after-hours telephone and remote support as required
Works with IT team in all aspects of network, customer and technology support including 3rd tier help desk and on call rotation
Acts professionally in accordance with WBHN policy in all aspects of our work

Requirements

Qualifications:

Degree, equivalent certifications or a combination of formal education and experience required.
Strong desire to continue education, skills and certification
Proven ability to use industry…