Network Administrator

Network Administrator

Work Location: Lynchburg County, Virginia

Summary:

Seeking a skilled Network Administrator to oversee, maintain, and enhance IT infrastructure, ERP systems, and network security within a dynamic office and manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and upgrade computer hardware, software, servers, and network systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Administer Windows environments and manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights across systems and ERP platforms.
• Support, troubleshoot, and maintain ERP systems, including performance monitoring, user support, and coordination with external vendors as needed.
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and VPNs.
• Implement and oversee cybersecurity measures, including security monitoring, vulnerability reviews, endpoint protection, and data backup processes.
• Provide technical support to users, resolve connectivity and system issues, and document IT procedures, configurations, and changes.
• Participate in IT infrastructure projects, system upgrades, migrations, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and security.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, AS9100, and quality management requirements, maintaining confidentiality and supporting disaster recovery planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in network or systems administration, or comparable IT roles preferred.
• Experience supporting ERP systems, especially in manufacturing environments, strongly preferred.
• CompTIA Network+ certification preferred; additional Microsoft, Cisco, Fortinet, cybersecurity, or database certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency with Windows administration, network troubleshooting, Fortinet and Cisco equipment, routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Experience with user account management, ERP user administration, network and data security, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills; ability to prioritize and resolve multiple IT requests independently.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to confidentiality, and a continuous-improvement mindset for IT systems and security.

Published Category: Technology & Data & AI Solutions