Network Administrator
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About AccuWeather
AccuWeather recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world has saved tens of thousands of lives prevented hundreds of thousands of injuries and saved tens of billions of dollars in property damage.
Today AccuWeather is the most recognized and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world known to billions and is proven and verified to be the most accurate. Digitally AccuWeather is the #1 weather destination in the world and one of the top destination sites that exist globally.
AccuWeather forecasts appear on digital signage in 700 newspapers are heard on over 400 radio stations and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network reaches 35 million households and its AccuWeather NOW streaming services is available to more than 200 million active users on many platforms including Roku Xumo Red Box LG Amazon and Freevee.
AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally who pay for the most accurate weather forecasts from any source. AccuWeathers story is one of a fanatical dedication to Superior Accuracy detail creativity innovation. Entrepreneurship service and the loyalty and commitment of hundreds of people who have joined AccuWeathers center of excellence including many who have dedicated their entire careers to AccuWeather.
Dr. Joel Myers Founder and Executive Chairman established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the father of modern commercial meteorology. Myers a leading creative thinker and visionary has been named the most accurate man in weather by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneurs Encyclopedia of Entertainment.
Position Summary
The Network Administrator is an essential IT team member collaborating closely with the Senior Network Administrator to ensure robust and efficient internal networking. This role encompasses configuring administering and supporting all internal network devices. Key responsibilities include managing cloudbased configurations specific to internal networks optimizing performance and security within our intranet maintaining reliable hardware and software providing tailored technical support guiding staff on intranet best practices and actively participating in architectural evaluations and planning sessions aligned with industry standards.
This team member takes initiative leads by example and actively seeks opportunities to enhance our internal network infrastructure. They proactively identify areas for improvement and propose solutions. Curious and resourceful they explore new technologies and stay informed about industry trends.
This position is located onsite five 5 days per week at AccuWeathers Headquarters located in State College PA.
Responsibilities
Collaborate on Network Design:
- Work closely with architects engineers and administrators to ensure a robust and efficient internal technology environment.
- Participate in network design implementation and troubleshooting efforts.
Enhance Internal Networking:
- Provide recommendations for network enhancements and strategic purchases tailored to internal networking needs.
- Evaluate existing network infrastructure and propose improvements for optimized performance and reliability
Performance and Security Assessment:
- Conduct thorough testing and assessments of internal network performance and security.
- Identify and promptly address any weak areas or vulnerabilities.
Security Measures Implementation:
- Deploy and manage firewalls intrusion detection systems data encryption and other security measures specific to our intranet.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and industry standards
Stay Informed and Propose Improvements:
- Keep abreast of industry best practices and propose enhancements to our internal network infrastructure.
- Implement best practices related to network configuration monitoring and maintenance.
Automated Monitoring and Documentation:
- Develop and maintain procedures and automated processes for monitoring network performance and security.
- Create clear and comprehensive technical and administrative documentation specific to our intranet environment.
OnCall Support:
- Participate in oncall support to promptly resolve critical issues related to internal networking.
- Collaborate with the senior network admin during emergencies or highpriority incidents.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Cybersecurity or a related field (advanced degree preferred; equivalent education and experience considered).
- 5 years of experience as a network administrator or network engineer
- Strong knowledge of Cisco network equipment setup maintenance and troubleshooting (particularly Nexus and ASR).
- Direct experience with network resource administration in a cloud environment (Azure experience strongly preferred)
- Advanced knowledge of Palo Alto Meraki and Infoblox.
- Proficiency in LAN WAN TCP/IP UDP QoS BGP OSPF and MPLS.
- Familiarity with Visio (or equivalent) for documenting network topology.
- Preferred certifications: CCNP (networkoriented) and Azure (cloudoriented).
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and analytical abilities and strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for success.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive healthcare and dental benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 50 company match.
- A collaborative work environment
Commitment to Diversity:
AccuWeather is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. We are an equalopportunity employer. If you are a highly motivated organized and dynamic professional with the skills and experience to excel in this role we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our organizations success.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
