- Company Name
- NRI North America
- Job Title
- Server/Network Administrator
- Job Description
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**Job Title:**
Server/Network Administrator
**Role Summary:**
Manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure and Windows Server environments, ensuring security, availability, and performance across multiple sites while supporting Microsoft 365 E5 services and end‑user connectivity.
**Expectations:**
- Provide Tier 2‑3 support for network and system issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation and configuration records.
- Participate in on‑call rotation and disaster‑recovery testing.
- Collaborate with helpdesk, application teams, and project stakeholders.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Configure and monitor Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, LAN/WAN, VLANs, QoS, and Meraki cloud‑managed devices.
- Implement network security policies, access controls, and firewall rules.
- Administer Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 (AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO) and virtualization (Hyper‑V/VMware).
- Manage patching, updates, backups, and system recovery procedures.
- Administer Microsoft 365 E5 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Security & Compliance) and Intune device management.
- Support Azure AD sync, conditional access, and Microsoft Defender security solutions.
- Conduct regular audits, vulnerability assessments, and compliance checks.
- Assist in IT project planning, infrastructure upgrades, and documentation.
**Required Skills:**
- 5+ years in network or systems administration.
- Cisco networking (CCNA‑level or higher) – routing, switching, VPN, security.
- Experience with Meraki cloud management.
- Windows Server administration and Active Directory expertise.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 E5 and Azure AD.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, QoS, and firewall technologies.
- Advanced troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field **or** equivalent professional experience.
- Cisco CCNA (minimum) certification.
- Preferred: Cisco CCNP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Microsoft Certified: Security, or equivalent.