We are looking for a Systems Network Administrator to join the J.D. Heiskell Team!

This position is primarily responsible ensuring appropriate availability, security, performance and recovery operations for enterprise class multi-user computer environments..

This position will perform local area and system wide computer network activities that establish an organized and reliable working environment for the customer or end-user, the J.D. Heiskell and Company employee. In doing so, the Systems & Network Administrator will live by the JDH Co culture in providing those services in a timely and professional manner all while communicating his/her plans for execution and follow through.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

• Specifies, configures, installs, and maintains local area network hardware, software, and telecommunications services such as personal computers, system software, software applications, printers, servers, routers, bridges, switches, modems, cabling, and Internet service providers.
• Implements policies and procedures related to network hardware and software acquisition, use, support, security, and backup.
• Establishes and maintains network users, user environment, directories, and security.
• Trains users on software and equipment usage.
• Responds to the needs and questions of network users concerning their access to resources on the network and the operation of various software programs.
• Communicates standards for use, operations, and security of network, personal computers, and data.
• Communicates with other departments to report and resolve software, hardware, and operations problems.
• Negotiates contracts with and coordinates activities of hardware, software, telecommunications, support, and training vendors.
• Installs and tests software upgrades.
• Implement script and batch files to optimize the efficiency of systems.
• Collects and analyzes network and memory utilization.
• Develops and implements disaster recovery procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Citrix XenDesktop, Windows Terminal Services, Cisco router, Internet Protocol, RAID, SQL Server, IIS, and Firewall experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the enthusiasm to learn the inner workings of a large complex system
• Knowledge and experience configuring MS Exchange; MS Active Directory, MS Office Suite preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to effectively work in a dynamic environment
• Highly organized and results-driven with ability to take initiatives and meet deadlines in a fast paced changing environment
• Able to work independently (self-starter and self-motivated)