Network & Security Administrator

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Location: Michigan or Illinois preferred; open to the following other locations: NY, CA, MI, NC, NJ, TN, AZ, FL, OH, TX, WI, GA

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AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 600 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Ontario, Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands; delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness.

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The Network & Security Administrator will serve as member of the AWT IT Infrastructure team. This position will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting all layers of network infrastructure across all AWT locations. Additionally, the position plays a key role in defining, implementing, and maintaining IT security policies, procedures, and standards. The Network & Security Administrator will also serve to mentor and assist in cross‑training and developing other members of the IT team, to become more proficient in supporting network infrastructure and applying security concepts.

• Implement and support network infrastructure components and services (e.g., firewalls, routers, switches, APs, VPN, RADIUS, etc.)
• Perform proactive network device maintenance, including firmware updates, patches, and hot fixes
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendors and service providers in the areas of networking, security, and Internet access
• Perform security monitoring and automation
• Act as an escalation point to other IT staff, providing support and troubleshooting expertise to resolve networking issues
• Make recommendations and participate in the selection and development of network and security tools, policies, and procedures
• Develop and perform cybersecurity incident response plans and procedures
• Develop and implement IT security policies, procedures, and standards
• Assist in general IT troubleshooting as needed

• 6+ years IT Infrastructure experience
• 3+ years hands‑on experience with network technologies (layers 1-3)
• 3+ years experience developing and implementing security policies and standards
• Proficient in network design tools and visual documentation
• Proven hands‑on networking engineering and support
• Strong in ideation and problem solving
• Knowledgeable in WLAN and firewall technology platforms
• Hands‑on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools

• Fortinet Firewalls, Switches, and Access Points
• Understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, 802.11, QoS, RADIUS, DHCP, DNS)
• Expertise in TCP/IP, subnetting, routing and WAN
• Experience with a wide range of switching platforms
• Experience with a wide range of Windows server versions
• Ability to create and provide detailed solution designs and plans
• Experience with Merger, Acquisition and Integrations

Travel would be required, but not significant on an ongoing regular basis. More travel may be required initially and periodically over time. Local proximity to an existing AWT location is strongly preferred.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Printing Services

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