Network Administrator jobs in Mcallen, TX

About Entravision 

In the US, Entravision is a leader in Hispanic marketing & media solutions serving both local and national Clients for more than 25 years. Our unique portfolio includes primarily Spanish language TV & Radio broadcast assets across 35 markets, an exclusive audio network & streaming platform, and a robust mix of curated digital & social media content solutions. 

Network Administrator

McAllen, TX | Full Time

Summary

Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC) one of the fastest growing Hispanic multi-media companies seeks a Network Administrator to join our team. The Network Administrator will assist in the development and maintenance of network communications. He/she will use their knowledge of LAN/WAN systems to help design and install internal and external networks and test and evaluate network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the local and wide area network hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment such as: firewalls, personal computers, system software, software applications, printers, servers, routers, switches, modems and cabling. 
• Establish and maintain network users, the user environment, network security and network directories. 
• Perform e-mail administration functions. 
• Ensure optimum availability of the system to the end users.  
• Identify changes within the company that may adversely affect the corporate infrastructure and make recommendations for taking the appropriate action(s). 
• Handle miscellaneous projects as directed.
• Ensure continual network stability and reliability within the company and monitor any changes that may adversely affect the corporate infrastructure and take the appropriate action(s). 
• Resolve network or desktop issues by analyzing and collecting information about the existing problem(s) and performing diagnostic procedures in order to isolate the source of the problem(s). 
• Respond to incoming telephone, voice-mail, e-mail and in person requests for assistance from users with problems concerning their phone systems, desktop problems, access to the network and the operation of various software applications. 
• Prepare network incident records; analyze incident reports for re-occurring network and telecommunications problems. 
• Interact with users in a professional, courteous and patient manner at all times; communicate technical information in a non-technical manner as needed.
• Analyze and collect information about existing problem(s) and perform diagnostic procedures in order to isolate the source of the problem(s).  Provide resolution to problem(s) within a timely manner.  Provide status updates to end users and management as necessary.  Escalate more complex issues to IT Management for appropriate problem resolution or direction.
• Perform network configurations, and participate in server upgrades and data migrations as necessary. 
• Assist with analyzing network and memory utilization and make recommendations to increase network performance.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of disaster recovery plans; recommend and implement network security measures to safeguard the network; perform network security administration tasks.
• Maintain VOIP systems and manage telecommunications voice and data.
• Maintain and troubleshoot web and internet activities including Web and DNS servers, multiple firewalls, virus/malware systems, mail servers and IDS systems. 
• Experience with technologies: IP routing, DNS, DHCP, WINS, TCP/IP, SNMP, SMTP, Wifi, MDM.
• Broad knowledge of network devices and firewalls. 
• Provide assistance to support the Helpdesk and provide support to other IT team members as needed.  
• Participate in the creation of IT troubleshooting methods and procedures.
• As directed, procure new services, hardware, software and any other necessary IT equipment.
• Contact vendors for assistance with complex or unresolvable problems as necessary. 

Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Information Systems or a related major.
• Cisco CCNA or higher highly preferred.
• 5 years of experience in administering and maintaining a multi-site corporate infrastructure (LAN/WAN-DR), database administration, network security and network administration experience in a Windows environment. 
• Comprehensive knowledge of Firewall and networking principles and configurations are essential.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Operating Systems such as Microsoft Server 2003, 2008, 2012,  2016 & 2019; Windows 10 and 11; experience with Mac systems is a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining telephony systems.
• Enthusiastic, committed, proactive and resourceful; can be counted on to get the job done.
• Able to work autonomously as well as being a good team player.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a Full Time position. Actual schedule and hours may vary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Reports directly to Chief Technology Officer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees. 

Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
 
We encourage women and minorities to apply