Information Technology Network Administration Manager
22 hours ago
New Brunswick
Job Title: IT Network Administration Manager Department: IT Reports To: Director of IT Applications and Systems Development Location: New Brunswick, NJ FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Range: $130,000- $160,000/year Job Overview: Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp., a leading firm in specialty medical chemical solutions, is seeking an IT Network Administration Manager. This role will be responsible for maintaining and administering Spectrum’s computer networks. The primary duties will include maintaining computer networks, hardware, software, and related systems; performing disaster recovery operations; protecting data, software, and hardware from cyberattacks; facilitating third-party contracts; and replacing faulty network hardware components when necessary. This role will report to the Director of IT Applications and Systems Development to ensure the highest level of system and network performance. Responsibilities: • Oversee the day-to-day operation of computer networks, including hardware/software support, training, and special projects., • Manage support ticketing system., • Plan, design, and implement data connectivity for local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) systems., • Assist in coordinating special projects, including network-related wiring plans, LAN/WAN hardware/software purchases, and system installation, backup, maintenance, and problem-solving., • Manage servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software., • Ensure network connectivity of all workstations., • Administer all equipment, hardware, and software upgrades., • Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information., • Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports., • Perform on-site and remote technical support., • Recommend and implement network security at the network and user level., • Support and lead special projects to improve process efficiency, scalability, and sustainability, • Monitor the security systems, such as cameras and gate access points., • Manage managed service partners and vendors. Qualifications: • Expertise with administering the Microsoft 365 Suite, • Ability to thrive in a team environment and drive cross-collaboration, • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, • Proven 5-10 years of experience in a network administrator role, • Hands-on experience with networking, routing, and switching, • Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of network infrastructure, • Experience with firewalls, Internet VPN, remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution, • Ability to set up and configure server hardware., • Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies., • Desktop support and develop a procedure to ease day-to-day support operations, • Juniper, Cisco, CWNA, or BCNE training, • Experience in managing MPLS, SD-WAN, and VPN Tunnels that connect ERP, • Effective Communication Skills with the ability to communicate design specifications back to stakeholders (Written, visual & verbal), • Certifications in networking, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Network+, • Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices., • Good understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS), • Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostics, and network analytics tools, • Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers___, • Experience in VMware server management, • Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols, • Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems, • Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, • Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources Benefits: • We offer a competitive salary based on experience, • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, voluntary coverage, wellness plans, 401k, tuition reimbursement, • Opportunities for on-the-job training and career advancement We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. To learn more about us, please visit us at: