Network Administrator jobs in Waterloo, IA

Job-specific functions:

• Maintaining computer networks and phone systems including software, servers, VPNs, routers and other physical hardware
• Design and install required network cabling.
• Procure and setup computer machines throughout the facility.
• Installing and configuring network equipment to update or fix hardware or software issues
• Updating virus protection software to keep data and communications protected
• Monitoring computer systems to improve network performance for computer systems and networks
• Communicating networking issues to other employees and management, especially in training new users
• Fixing software and hardware configuration issues for users on-demand or from inspection of the systems
• Fully support, configure, maintain and upgrade in house servers in an Active Directory environment
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications
• Complete system upgrades as needed
• Support and administer third-party applications
• Ensure network security and connectivity
• Monitor network performance (availability, utilization, throughput, goodput, and latency) and test for weaknesses
• Research and make recommendations on server system administration

Skills required:

• Proven experience in a network administrator role
• Hands on experience in networking, routing and switching
• Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure
• Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN’s remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution is desired
• Ability to set up and configure server hardware
• Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies
• Great at organizing, prioritizing and multitasking

Experience:

3-5 years of work experience desired