Network Administrator
Be part of the team that drives our company forward, transforming ideas into real-world tools and platforms that support the business and spur innovation.
Fitchburg, MA
CONNECTION
At Connection, our purpose is simple: we connect people with technology. From hardware—PCs, printers, servers, and more—to cutting-edge cloud, cybersecurity, and professional IT services, we design, build, and support the IT solutions that thousands of companies, schools, and government agencies rely on every day. We like to think of ourselves as the IT Department for our customers’ IT Department. Our company started out almost 40 years ago with two employees and a phone line. Today we’re a Fortune 1000 IT solutions partner operating in 174 countries around the world—still driven by that startup mentality and guided by our original purpose.
https://www.connection.com/
keywords: position summary,position details,security,support,technical,experience,skills,knowledge Full Time $38.00/Hr. - $44.00/Hr.
Overview:
Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for a Network Administrator in Fitchburg, MA. This is an onsite contract-to-hire position offering great benefits. Network Administrator to maintain and enhance our network infrastructure. This role is ideal for a mid-level IT professional looking to handle the day-to-day operations of a stable and well-managed environment. The position requires occasional local travel to our five satellite locations and a pre-employment drug screening.
Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software, including switching, wireless, LAN management, and network access control.
- Incrementally improve network services, reliability, and security while troubleshooting and resolving issues.
- Provide network support across multiple operating systems and hardware platforms.
- Maintain Windows Active Directory and Group Policies.
- Develop and maintain network design and security documentation.
- Draft and update technical policies and procedures.
- Manage multiple projects, activities, and tasks simultaneously.
- Implement and enforce security, change control, patch management, compliance, incident response, and access control policies and procedures.
- Administer backup, recovery testing, email systems, web servers, internet access, office applications, and VoIP phone systems.
- Monitor and maintain network security, responding as necessary based on company policies and CIO directives.
- Provide customer support and collaborate effectively with IT staff, end-users, and third-party vendors.
- Offer senior-level technical hardware and software support for data center systems, WAN/LAN networks, and company IT-supported devices.
- Coordinate daily scheduled and unscheduled IT operations and maintenance activities to ensure data availability and system stability.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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Requirements:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a network environment; healthcare industry experience is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of network security tools such as anti-virus, anti-spyware, and anti-spam applications.
- Proficiency with network analysis and troubleshooting tools.
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022).
- Understanding of virtualized environments, including SCALE, Nutanix, and Acronis Backup.
- Strong knowledge of security policies and firewalls (CATO, Meraki).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook/Exchange, O365, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Azure and Juniper Mist; familiarity with SysAid is a plus.
- Proficiency with Meraki and Dell switching technology and high-level support.
- Knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Teams is a plus.
- Familiarity with Mimecast and Bitdefender is beneficial.
- Experience with VoIP systems, including management and troubleshooting.
- Expertise in Active Directory principles and best practices.
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Connection
Mar 05, 2025