Network​/System Administrator

Description

Job Title:

Network/System Administrator

Job Summary

Blitt & Gaines is a creditor's rights law firm with nine offices, in six states and 500 users.

We are looking for a Network/System Administrator to add to our IT team. This position will install, maintain and support the integrity of the network/infrastructure, system administration, documenting change management processes and problem resolutions.

This will be a full-time Monday - Friday position, with evening or weekend hours as needed. Salary $70k - $80k DOQ. This position will report to the Senior IT Manager.

Responsibilities:

* Maintaining computer networks and systems, firewalls, VPNs, WAN, routers, switches and other network hardware

* Installing and configuring network equipment to update and/or fix hardware and network issues

* Monitoring network systems to improve network performance

* Communicating networking issues to management

* Organization of data centers

* Designing and implanting remote office networks

* Installing, configuring and troubleshooting wi-fi networks

* Creating and maintaining network documentation

* Design and build testing lab

* Manages the day-to-day operations of computer systems

* Manage the configuration and operation of computer operating systems and networks

* Monitor system performance and security profiles

* Administer and troubleshoot servers, storage, desktops, laptops, thin clients, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, telephones, mobile phones, software deployments, security updates and patches

* Review application logs

* Install and test computer-related equipment

* Updates required logs and reports

* Updates related documentation and procedures

* System backup and restorations

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

* Five (5) years' experience in network and system administration

* Bachelor degree in a related field or equivalent job experience

* Knowledge of networking services and common networking protocols

* Extensive experience with VMware, Cisco firewalls, Dell network switches

* Familiarity with internet security and data privacy principles

* Demonstrated problem solving abilities. Broad base of skills to diagnose and problem solve hardware and software issues

* Ability to problem solve and think critically

* Attention to detail

* Project management skills

* Must reside within reasonable driving distance to Vernon Hills, IL

* Must be able to work on-call and respond to network issues after business hours

Desired skills, but not required

* Disaster recovery experience

* Experience with incident response planning

* Networking certifications, CCNA, CCNP, Network+