Network Administrator

At Educators Resource we equip teachers and parents with innovative tools designed to enhance the education of children. We aspire to create a world where learning is more accessible and fun, guided by our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Network Administrator

Responsible for day-to-day support of network infrastructure equipment, including; installing, configuring, performing monitoring, troubleshooting and supporting switches, routers, firewalls, access points and other network equipment necessary to meet business demands.

Full time; Exempt    

Reports to: Director of Information Systems

Essential Functions of the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

“Essential functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.  Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Manage Active Directory, user accounts, passwords, mailboxes, database, file level permissions, management of Group Policy and Organizational Units
• Manage servers with Microsoft Windows 2008 and higher Operating Systems, Microsoft Exchange 2016.
• Manage VMWare server virtualization and endpoint security
• Manage LAN, WAN and wireless networks to ensure uptime, performance, and security
• Maintaining stability and security of virtual and physical server infrastructure
• Install and troubleshoot office network and infrastructure necessary to meet the needs of end users. This includes wiring, switches, firewall, and internet needs and settings
• Conduct root cause analysis on system error messages, troubleshoot hardware and software errors by running diagnostics, documenting problems and resolutions

Core Competencies

Skills, Talents, Personal Attributes and Experience

• Associates or higher degree in IT or 2-3 years professional IT experience
• Certifications from vendors such as Microsoft, CompTIA or Cisco (A+, Network+, CCNA)
• General knowledge of infrastructure technologies such as server hardware, storage, virtualization, networking and firewalls
• Knowledge of Windows desktop and server operating systems: Windows 10, Server 2012/2016/2019
• Knowledge of Windows Active Directory, VMWare 6.5 or higher and Antivirus Solutions
• Knowledge of Dell server architecture
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work individually or in a team environment
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical users

Benefits

Full Benefits Package Including: Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Various Voluntary Life Policies, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, EAP Services, 401K with company match, as well as PTO and various company paid holidays.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform these physical requirements of the role with or without accommodation.

• Able to type using a keyboard and look at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to conduct conversations over the phone or in person with co-workers, vendors, or customers.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.

Working Conditions

Physical environment that is subject to temperature extremes, movement of mobile and fixed equipment, and other conditions associated with a warehouse operation.

About Educators Resource

We are the backbone of an education & office supply network whose supply chain encompasses the globe.  As a leader in our industry segment, we service customers across North America on behalf of companies and brands you see and interact with everyday. We offer the broadest array of products in the market, with over 20,000 SKUs sourced from over 300 suppliers.  We work hard to ensure that our customers WIN on a daily basis, and we have some of the highest service levels in the industry.

Educators Resource is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.