Network and Computer Systems Administrators

at Nexagen Networks Inc in Rock Island, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Nexagen Networks, Inc. takes pride in its reputation as a distinguished company that provides outstanding benefits and exceptional opportunities for career growth. We are pleased to announce that Nexagen has secured a long-term contract. We have an opening for a Network and Computer Systems Administrator (Network Administrator/Systems Administrator) Qualifications:: Education & Experience Minimum Education Level Minimum Years experience Substitute for Minimum Education level and Years experience BA/BS 5+ yrs. AA w/7+ yrs. Job Description: Install, configure, and maintain an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers. Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems. Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups. Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access. Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. Project specific: responsible for the acquisition, installation, maintenance, and usage of the organization’s local area network. Manages network performance and maintains network security. Ensures that security procedures are implemented and enforced. Installs all network software. Evaluates, develops and maintains telecommunications systems. Troubleshoots network problems. Establishes and implements network policies, procedures, and standards and ensures their conformance with information systems and organization objectives. Trains users on network operation. Frequently reports to Senior Network Engineer/Description: Under direct supervision, maintains integrity of the operating system environment. Performs system software upgrades including planning and scheduling, testing, and coordination. Performs workstation and server administration setup. Coordinates disk space planning and management. Maintains growth statistics, space forecasts, tape libraries, and software and hardware inventories. Performs data backups and recoveries. Monitors and maintains continuity with system software licensing and maintenance agreements. Provides recommendations regarding hardware and system software planning and budgeting. Maintains production change control schedule and participates in change control. Key Responsibilities: Configure, install, and update Windows based computers, servers, and associated peripherals. Configure, install, and update Linux based servers. Install required updates utilizing MECM and Software Center. Develop, install, and maintain Windows base operating systems. Test and implement required security settings on all devices. Configure, install and maintain multifunction devices. Monitor ticketing system to resolve trouble tickets. Utilize tools such as Active Directory, MECM, Software Center, Group Policy, DNS, SQL and others to administer over a large computer network. Document process and procedures to create, modify, and update current SOP and TTP documentation.