Network Administrator - #2982

Job Description

Job Description

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

We are seeking an IT Network Administrator to help ensure the overall performance and maintenance of the enterprise network environment operates at the highest level possible. This role partners closely with members of the Information Technology group and end users.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Install, and maintain IT communication equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, WAN/VPN appliances, Wi-Fi devices, and related infrastructure.
• Perform routine LAN/WAN installations, configurations, backups, and maintenance.
• Monitor network performance and make needed corrections.
• Follow the direction of the Network Engineer/Architect to maintain best practice security standards related to network design and equipment.
• Monitor SD-WAN for any down circuits or other connectivity problems.
• Maintain network installation, configuration, and maintenance documentation.
• Provide next level support for network related Service Desk escalations.
• Communicate problems and resolutions to Network Engineer and other IT Staff.
• Ability to learn new or unfamiliar technologies using documentation and public resources.
• Travel to office locations as needed for network installations and support.
• Maintain excellent client relations.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Education:

• High school diploma required.
• Associate degree in Computer Information Systems or another related field is preferred.

Skills/Experience:

• 3-5 years of applicable experience
• Must have a solid understanding of new technologies and a desire for continual learning.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and related protocols, LAN Switching, WAN technologies, and network security.
• Demonstrable skill with FortiOS and similar network device operating systems.
• Administration experience with external DNS, domain registration, and internet topologies.
• Experience with Linux/Unix and Windows server administration.
• Familiarity with Teams Voice and other telephony components.
• Familiarity with Visio, O365, and other common business applications.
• Industry-related certification(s) such as CCNA or similar preferred.
• Familiarity with Cisco IOS is a plus.

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at

Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.