Lead IT Network Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

THE ROLE

The Lead IT Network Administrator will help us modernize, standardize, maintain, and continuously improve the technology ecosystem of our growing, geographically distributed network of offices. This role will be responsible for supporting our growing team and for the execution and continuous refinement of our strategic information technology and cybersecurity plans. Role responsibilities include infrastructure support and maintenance, end-user support, product deployment, product integration, as well as selection and oversight of outsourced service providers. This position requires strong project execution skills, excellent cybersecurity acumen, and vast experience with traditional and cloud technologies common to enterprise environments. To succeed in this role, candidates must possess extensive experience with on-prem and cloud technologies from Microsoft, virtualization products, disaster recovery solutions, and network architecture.

SKILLS REQUIRED

MANAGEMENT - Leadership & Organization:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional ability to organize and manage complex multi-phase projects.
• Exceptional ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time and resources effectively.

TECHNOLOGIES - Experience Required:

• Enterprise Firewall, Wireless and Network Switching products.
• Enterprise Backup, Replication and Disaster Recovery products.
• Microsoft Exchange Online, Defender for Office 365.
• Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Microsoft Hyper-V or VMware Virtualization.
• Cloud Management.
• Cisco Meraki Wired & Wireless Networking products.
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or similar EDR products.
• VPN and other enterprise Remote Access solutions.
• Microsoft Azure AD, Azure AD Domain Services.
• Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Intune and Windows Autopilot.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and continuously improve our hybrid-cloud Microsoft infrastructure.
• Document systems and processes, track and document ongoing changes.
• Support geographically distributed offices and employees.
• Execute infrastructure improvement and migration projects.
• Respond to infrastructure outages.
• Assist with response to security incidents and alerts.
• Purchase equipment and services.
• Evaluate and validate new services, software and equipment.
• Monitor systems for optimum performance and availability.
• Stay up to date with current technologies and technical developments.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure timely system and software patching.
• Ensure data storage, transfer, and handling procedures comply with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all critical systems are monitored for optimum performance and availability.
• Help curate a company security awareness training and phishing simulation program (KnowBe4).
• Help enforce device security policies for servers, workstations, laptops and mobile devices (Microsoft Group Policy, Intune).
• Help define and maintain device enrollment and onboarding procedures (Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Windows Autopilot).
• Help define and maintain secure user access and SSO policies and procedures (Azure AD).
• Help develop and enforce policies and procedures to protect data and IT assets.
• Help make continuous improvements to company security posture and infrastructure resilience.
• Help maintain and test internal incident response and business continuity plans.

The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of an RMS Inc. Lead IT Network Administrator. This list is subject to change based on the needs of the company.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of Microsoft server, client and cloud administration experience, preferably in an enterprise environment.
• Extensive experience managing geographically distributed environments with Azure and On-Prem Active Directory, Microsoft Group Policy, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, and Microsoft Intune.
• Extensive experience deploying and managing enterprise backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity products.
• Extensive experience deploying and managing enterprise network infrastructures and network security policies.

Must have at least one of the following exams and certifications:

• Microsoft 365 Identity and Services (Exam MS-100)
• Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security (Exam MS-101)
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (Exam SC-300)
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (Exam SC-900)
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (Exam MS-900)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (Exam AZ-104)
• Applicants without Microsoft Azure Active Directory or Microsoft Endpoint Manager certifications will not be considered.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Computer Science or a related subject.
• Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert certification (or equivalent experience).
• Other applicable industry standard certifications (preferred).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel when necessary.
• This position will be based full-time at our Northchase office.
• This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required based on project needs.
• Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs., 50 ls with assistance.
• While performing the duties of this position the employee will be required to stand, sit, bend and walk for significant portions of the shift
• This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.
• Able to understand, read, write, and speak English.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• RMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. If an employee does not meet these requirements, they may be reassigned to a different location or be ineligible to work on certain assignments.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may work/enter a shop with exposure to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k
• Employee Incentive Programs
• Employee Reimbursement Programs

Come Join Rotating Machinery Services Inc. and watch your Career go TURBO! Visit www.rotatingmachinery.com to learn more about who we are and what we do.

ABOUT RMS

Rotating Machinery Services (RMS Inc.) was established in 1998 with the vision to reinvent the concept of an aftermarket turbomachinery business. The goal was to provide turbomachinery operators with unparalleled service based on established relationships, solid engineering, and technical expertise—all backed by responsiveness in competitive prices and lead times. RMS’ commitment to quality penetrates every aspect of the organization and in the guiding force for all decision making. With an equal blend of cutting-edge technology, engineering experience, and the work of skilled crafts people, RMS continuously delivers the best possible results to customers. RMS is a nimble organization with a collaborative culture of individuals who come to work every day with a desire to improve upon their craft and further the rotating machinery industry.

RMS Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.