Network Administrator

Job Title: Network Administrator

Reports to: Director of Information Technology

Department: Information Technology

Location: Pekin, IL

Supervises: N/A

Classification: Exempt

Build your career with Alto Ingredients! Earn a competitive salary, eligibility for annual cash incentive and stock-based incentive, benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401k with a company dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, a Wellness program, a stipend for fitness center expenses, a generous paid time off (PTO) program, and service awards for career longevity. Alto Ingredients values the communities where we work and live, and offers an extra 8 hours of paid leave for employees who volunteer their time and talents in their community.

Environment: Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO), is a leading producer of renewable fuel and essential ingredients and the largest producer of specialty alcohols. The company is focused on products for five key markets: Health, Home & Beauty; Food & Beverage; Industry & Agriculture; Essential Ingredients; and Renewable Fuels. The company's customers include major food and beverage companies and consumer products companies. For more information, please visit www.altoingredients.com.

Our Pekin campus produces products destined for Health, Home& Beauty; Food and Beverage; Industry & Agriculture; Essential Ingredients; and Renewable Fuels markets. All personnel are responsible for the safety of these products, which includes participation in training, following cGMP and feed/food safety requirements in the facility, and following procedures per instruction of management.

Job Purpose: As the Network Administrator at Alto Ingredients, you will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of our IT network infrastructure. You will serve as the primary point of escalation for all network-related issues, leveraging your expertise to resolve complex challenges that impact our core operations. Your responsibilities will extend beyond troubleshooting; you'll lead network projects from conception to completion, manage relationships with external vendors, and oversee service contracts to ensure they meet our business needs and standards. This position demands a blend of technical prowess and strategic oversight, ensuring that our network infrastructure supports our organizational goals efficiently and effectively.

The following is a list of major duties and responsibilities for this position along with certain supportive duties. It is not all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be added as needed. In addition, management may modify this job description as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement strategic plans to ensure that the business technology infrastructure meets existing and future requirements

• Manage and ensure the overall effectiveness of the enterprise business technology infrastructure including servers, storage, virtualization platforms, network switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless network devices

• Test technology infrastructure performance and provide performance statistics and reports; develop strategies for maintaining the business technology infrastructure

• Develop and support all levels of network security

• Support and maintain VoIP functionality, security, and overall reliability

• Monitor and maintain datacenter operations

• Build and maintain documentation of all standards, policies, and procedures

• Provide guidance and escalation point for other members of the team

• Conduct research and make recommendations on technology products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts

• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of datacenter/infrastructure component inventory, lifecycle management and related documentation

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in network administration, network architecture, or a similar role, including significant experience with Windows Server environments

• Demonstrated experience in project management, vendor management, and contract negotiations

• Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, BGP, 802.11, QoS) and experience with Windows networking services and architecture

• Solid experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds network tools)

• Familiarity with scripting for automation and configuration

• Knowledge of cloud services, including Microsoft 365 and Azure

• Hands-on experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and network analytics tools

• Experience with firewalls and SD-WAN troubleshooting and problem resolution

• Ability to set up and configure server hardware and troubleshoot Windows Server performance issues

• Proficient in managing Windows Server, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of roles such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy

• Preferred certifications: CCNA, CCNP, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Fundamentals, or similar

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically while working in a fast- paced environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Schedule: This is flexible, but prefer 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CT Monday through Friday. This is a hybrid position with some on-site time required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in cold to hot temperatures; work around dust, fumes, and/or moderate to loud noises; works inside and/or outside;

• Able to climb stairs and ladders; walk on paved and unpaved surfaces; sit at a desk and operate a computer and keyboard; visual acuity to review written documentation; ability to hear, speak, and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; manual dexterity to operate a telephone; lift horizontally and vertically, bend, stoop, stand, and reach;

• Ability to work at elevated heights

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Alto Ingredients, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Alto Ingredients participates in E-Verify; Criminal background check and drug screen required.