Network System Administrator

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Requirements:

• Well versed in networking technologies, implementation, and best practices

• Project management, customer service, and multitasking skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience in troubleshooting network and ISP issues including log reviews and packet tracing

• Experience with implementing network security through firewalls, intrusion detection systems,

• DNS, DHCP, VPNs, Wi-Fi, and other security measures

• Experience in supporting remote locations

• Experience with network monitoring and management protocols and tools at all levels of an enterprise network

• Experience with cloud solutions, Virtual Environments, and Linux a plus

• B. S. in Computer or Information Science and 3 years' work experience in network administration or 5 years work experience in network administration

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities

• Part of the on-call rotation

American Food & Vending is proud to be a third-generation family-owned company, with a vision for hospitality. Currently operating nationwide, American Food & Vending is one of the largest privately held dining and refreshment service companies. By staying true to its core values American Food & Vending continues to build an outstanding team to provide an exceptional hospitality experience. Excellent advancement opportunities as we grow nationwide!

Pay: $70k - $80k per year. Pay rate offered will be based on applicable and relevant skills and experience.

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The Network Administrator will implement, monitor, and maintain the company's networking infrastructure and systems. This includes network components, firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Wi-Fi, VPNs, internet circuits and the virtual networking environment. The Network Administrator will provide high-quality support services and network problem resolution to fellow members of the IT team, users, and customers. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technology professional with extensive problem solving, customer care experience and strong verbal and written communication skills. The Network Administrator will assist in evaluating new information systems, products, or services and provide network expertise for new service/product design offered by the company.

Job Description:

• Configure network hardware/services for HQ and remote sites, including firewalls, switches, modems, Wi-Fi, cell service, DHCP, DNS, VLANs, VoIP, VPNs, and, where needed, client devices

• Monitor network infrastructure for reliability, integrity, and performance and alert management when potential problems are detected

• Perform and/or assist in performing selection, installation, configuration, and maintenance of network management and monitoring systems.

• Keep documentation of network infrastructure updated

• Coordinate quick resolution of network or internet failures/outages at HQ and remote sites with ISP tech support, customers' network teams, and/or operations staff as appropriate

• Train IT support personnel and end users in basic network configuration, troubleshooting and repair where appropriate

• Troubleshoot advanced networking issues

• Assist in building secure network templates for deployment to remote locations

• Assist in the establishment of internet service for new sites

• Assist in network infrastructure planning and design

• Assist in implementing and testing disaster recovery/business continuity procedures

• Contribute networking knowledge to new product/service design

Liverpool, NY; Clay, NY; Utica, NY; Auburn, NY