Network Administrator

Reports to: IT Manager
Direct reports: None
Exempt Status: Salaried Exempt
Location: Onsite, Meridian,
Date Last Updated: September 2026

The Network Administrator supports Brighton's day-to-day IT operations by managing network infrastructure, servers, security systems, backups, and end-user support. This role works closely with the IT Manager to maintain reliable, secure technology systems across the organization.

The following Network Administrator duties and responsibilities will be performed under the direction and supervision of the IT Manager in our Brighton office in Meridian,  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…