Chief Industries’ Corporate Office is seeking a Network Administrator to join the Chief team. This position ensures the stability and integrity of in-house voice, data, video, and wireless network services. Responsibilities include planning, designing, and developing LANs and WANs, as well as installing, monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing network hardware, software, and communication links. The role also involves analyzing and resolving network issues and providing end-user training as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other hardware.
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
• Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.
• Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances.
• 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.
• Participate in managing all network security solutions.
• Perform network security audits
• Provide guidance to junior members of the team.

Education:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor’s degree, required.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Four or more years of experience in areas such as network support, switching/routing technologies, firewall/network security configuration, internet protocols like TCP/IP, and physical server and network infrastructure
• A professional certification, such as the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) is highly desirable.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off policies
• 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Employee discounts
• Education assistance
• And much more.

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**