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+ Apply tot his job Apply To this Job