Network Administrator

About This Role

This role is for a meticulous and dedicated Network Administrator who will plan, install, configure, and maintain the company's network infrastructure across multiple sites. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, manage their own work schedule, and take ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs
• Manage local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless access infrastructure for continuous operation in a multi-site enterprise
• Define and implement appropriate DHCP, DNS, and VLAN segmentation for operational efficiency and security
• Monitor network performance for availability, utilization, throughput, and latency to ensure optimal operation
• Administer and maintain user accounts, permissions, and access rights across network systems
• Implement and manage security solutions, including firewalls, anti-virus software, and intrusion detection systems across all networks
• Plan, implement and manage disaster recovery (DR) procedures for network hardware to enable operational recovery with minimal downtime
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, user audits, access rights audits, and DR testing
• Provide advanced technical support to help desk technicians to resolve network connectivity issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and customer requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor

degree in computer science or information technology

• 5 years of Network Administration experience
• Deep proficiency in network infrastructure and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs)
• Experience in configuring and managing enterprise network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet); network certification(s) preferred
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

About the Company

Avo Photonics is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of the staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.