Network/System Administrator

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+