Network Administrator

Position:
Network Administrator
- Brighton Corporation

Reports to:

IT Manager

Direct reports:
None

Exempt Status:
Salaried Exempt

Date Last Updated:
September 2026

The following Network Administrator duties and responsibilities will be performed under the direction and supervision of the IT Manager. This position will be responsible for;

• Support server, network, and end user operations on a 24/7/365 basis that may include:
  Deployments, upgrades, hardware rollouts, troubleshooting, administration, and related operation functions
• Configures, upgrades, installs, troubleshoots, and manages network firewalls (Palo Alto), VPN, Cisco switches, Unify Networks access points, network devices, server hardware and software
• Maintain hardware refresh cycle for all corporate equipment
• Manage alerting and monitoring of enterprise network systems
• Configure, upgrade, and manage the Hyper‑V virtual environment
• Manage and test backups to ensure high availability and disaster recovery
• Serves as the primary point of contact for helpdesk and end user support requests, alongside broader responsibility for network by providing telephone, email, remote, and in‑person technical support
• Administer all aspects of Microsoft Active Directory including group policy, DNS, and DHCP
• Create and update system documentation on established support procedures and processes, problem resolution steps, and escalation procedures. Make recommendations to management on updates and changes as required
• Administer user, group, and email accounts utilizing Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange
• Analyze, and maintain infrastructure solutions according to business and technical requirements
• Maintain and manage infrastructure hardware and software licensing
• Maintain security standards. Lead in the use and adoption of standard frameworks that align with overall business and technology strategies
• Maintain network and computer system security in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure all systems, data, and information are protected from unauthorized access, modification, deletion, or disclosure in compliance with security best practices and accepted risk levels of risk
• Continually analyze the current state of the security framework, identifying gaps and key areas for improvement, and help steer the team through the delivery of technical solutions
• Provide reviews and recommendations to the management team of systems, solutions, business ventures as viewed through a "security first" mentality
• Make recommendations to IT management on the purchase of software, tools, and utilities
• Participate in new project development to facilitate automation in conjunction with development
• Works closely with IT Manager to develop annual IT operating budgets
• Act as backup to the IT Security Technician
• Other duties as assigned

• 1-2 years' work experience in an IT Operations environment or equivalent
• 1-2 years' experience managing virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper‑V
• Knowledge or experience managing L2/L3 switching and routing (Cisco) in a primarily TCP/IP multi-subnet, enterprise VLAN environment
• Exposure to Palo Alto firewall and Global Protect management and configuration
• 1+ years of experience with Office 365, Microsoft Exchange, and Azure AD synchronization
• 1+ year of Apple AC support experience
• Demonstrated ability to perform administration of Veeam Backup and Replication software
• Demonstrated experience with appropriate server and network management platforms, such as Active Directory, Group Policy, TCP P, IPv4, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, IIS, Certificate Services, and WSUS
• 1+ years' experience administering Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2025
• Basic knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SAN)
• Knowledge and experience with…