Network Administrator

Salem, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Network Administrator

A Network Administrator is responsible for keeping an organizations computer networks running smoothly securely and efficiently - including all hardware software and connections that allow users and systems to communicate.

Heres a clear breakdown:

Core Responsibilities

Network Setup & Configuration
- Install configure and maintain routers switches firewalls VPNs and wireless access points.
- Manage both LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network) connections.
Monitoring & Maintenance
- Continuously monitor network performance and uptime.
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues latency or outages.
- Apply software updates firmware patches and performance optimizations.
Security Management
- Protect the network against unauthorized access viruses and cyberattacks.
- Implement firewalls intrusion detection systems (IDS) and security policies.
- Manage user access controls passwords and permissions.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Ensure data and configurations are regularly backed up.
- Develop and test recovery procedures in case of failure or breach.
Documentation & Support
- Maintain detailed documentation of network architecture configurations and changes.
- Provide support to users and IT teams for connectivity or access issues.
Capacity Planning & Optimization
- Analyze network usage trends.
- Recommend upgrades or expansions to meet business growth and new technology needs.

Common Tools & Technologies

Hardware: Cisco Juniper Fortinet HP Dell
Monitoring Tools: SolarWinds PRTG Nagios Wireshark
Security Tools: Firewalls VPNs IDS/IPS
Protocols: TCP/IP DNS DHCP VPN VLAN
Operating Systems: Windows Server Linux macOS

In Simple Terms

A Network Administrator is the guardian of connectivity - ensuring every user system and device in an organization can securely and reliably communicate.
They keep the company online protected and running efficiently.

Network Administrator A Network Administrator is responsible for keeping an organizations computer networks running smoothly securely and efficiently - including all hardware software and connections that allow users and systems to communicate. Heres a clear breakdown: Core Responsibilities Netwo...