Systems Administrator (Network)

Overview

A Systems Administrator (Network) is a general resource for server/storage infrastructure support and special platforms/application management related to universal business needs. This includes servers, endpoints, printers, LAN-based networks, office applications, and related technologies. This position focuses heavily on activities relating to networking.

MFA Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic administration of network and communication systems including installation, configuration, backups, security, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Provide basic technical support to Service Desk as needed.
• Assist vendors supporting Engineering needs.
• Provision, maintain, and support infrastructure hardware, software, and tooling.
• Travel to remote sites or training as needed, including overnight, not to exceed 50% travel.
• Provide on-site and remote administration, implementation, and management of all distributed systems in a large geographic footprint.
• Coordinate, track, and report on the progress of work assignments and/or projects.
• Maintain a schedule of after-hours emergency call availability.
• All MFA Oil employees are expected to know and adhere to company and position specific policies and procedures.  While this job description contains the primary duties of the position, employees may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 3yr+ experience in an IT support/repair environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of networking systems. (topologies, routing, switching, firewalls, protocols, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of network security concepts (Segregation, isolation, compliance)
• Detail-orientation, with an affinity for processes and workflows.
• Strong customer service skills including patience with others and a track record in developing good working relationships while persistent in the pursuit of the goals/objectives.
• Ability to accept and embrace accountability.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work and keep on schedule with moderate supervision.
• Ability to move and position self to move and retrieve equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds from shelves and under counters.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language to communicate accurately and effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to meet Company requirements, including successful pre-employment background check and drug test. 
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Skills

• Associate degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Experience communicating effectively on a departmental and cross-departmental basis.
• Experience managing a network of firewalls, routers, switches, modems, Internet connectivity, and cabling.
• Experience managing circuit interconnectivity (VPN tunnels, MPLS, etc.)
• Experience managing network load balancers (e.g. F5)
• Experience with the following products/vendors: Jira, Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, Aruba, Cradlepoint.