Network Administrator

Los Osos, CA
Full Time
IT
Mid Level

Rantec is hiring a Network Administrator! 

Come join our team!  Based in Los Osos, California, located along California's scenic Central Pacific coastline, Rantec offers many outstanding benefits, the following are a few: 

  • Competitive wages
  • Great benefits - i.e. Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Vacation - 2 weeks to start
  • Holidays, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave 
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 401K with matching up to 6%
  • Years of Service Awards.
  • We have every other Friday off as we are on the 9/80 schedule
  • Free catered lunch on the Friday/payday that we work. 

Rantec is located in Los Osos, California is an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-based company, with expertise in all aspects of power supply design, manufacturing and test.

Position Summary

Responsible for the design, administration, and support of the Company’s multi-site IT infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, data security, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform a wide range of computer and server administration duties including planning, installation, maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and widespread support.
  • Lead and support network refresh projects, including the replacement of switches, wireless systems, and related network hardware.
  • Administer and support cloud-based solutions such as Office 365.
  • Perform proactive network monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and reliability.
  • Support and design SharePoint file shares and lightweight site design.
  • Evaluate, test, and deploy new server hardware and applications.
  • Work with enterprise stakeholders to recommend innovative solutions.
  • Interface with vendors to procure and maintain IT infrastructure.
  • Maintain accurate network documentation including topology diagrams, asset inventories, addressing schemes, and configuration records.
  • Identify and create information technology policies and procedures.
  • Document IT processes and create comprehensive physical and logical data flow diagrams.
  • Provide off-hours and weekend support when needed.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
  • Prepare users by designing and conducting training programs.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and/or different shifts, if needed. 
  • Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations.
  • As the Company’s success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on-time, and work each day, as scheduled.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking or related work experience.
  • 5 years of experience in Computer Network Administration preferred.
  • Possess various certifications of the following: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Server+, CCNA and MCSE.
  • Knowledge and experience in industry best practices for configuring and monitoring servers, endpoints, IOT devices, and authentication schemes with emphasis on information security and compliance.
  • Strong technical aptitude, complex problem solving, critical thinking, and oral and written communication skills.
  • 5 years working in CISCO networking environments preferred.
  • Strong understanding of network infrastructure design, planning, and support.
  • Experience in configuration and administration of firewalls (Palo Alto preferred).
  • Willingness and ability to learn new skills, share with others, and apply skills as needed.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive external and internal information.
  • Ability to function successfully in both team and independent work environments.
  • Experience working with CMMC compliance controls is highly desirable.
  • Follow cyber security advisories and mitigate cyber risks on Company systems.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000 Annual

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