Network Administrator I

Are you interested in working for the nation's leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Companies may be right for you

Summit Companies, through its subsidiaries, is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance. We serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. We're proud of our well-deserved reputation for quality work that's completed by our talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Companies is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 100 locations in more than 30 states.

Our company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry. Summit Companies supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. Many members of our leadership team serve as chair on NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools. Summit Companies supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications. We continually strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment. We encourage initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

The combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service is the key to our performance and helps us achieve our goal of providing the highest quality of fire protection services to protect lives and property.

JOB SUMMARY:

Seeking a dedicated Network Administrator to join our team and provide critical support to our network operations. The ideal candidate will assist in the maintenance and optimization of our network infrastructure, ensuring reliable and efficient network performance. This role involves working closely with senior engineers, providing essential support in troubleshooting, configuration, and administration tasks. This role will also assist in the configuration and deployment of network equipment to remote sites.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintains network performance by participating in network performance analysis and capacity planning.
• Secures network systems by establishing and enforcing policies and defining and monitoring access.
• Works directly with 3rd party service providers to provide overall management of the quality of services being provided.
• Configure, install and maintain Cisco switches, APs and Barracuda Firewalls.
• Assist with ISP aggregation ongoing projects.
• Assist with integration of new branches being onboarded.
• Work autonomously on network infrastructure roll out.
• Serve as an on-call function for any infrastructure/Network outages and issues.
• Configure network gear autonomously.
• Document in Visio and Excel all network IP schemes and topologies by branch.
• Asset life cycle management - Proactively check for EOL on existing infrastructure, plan, and replace.
• Proactively watch for network outages and work them immediately as they come in.
• Assist in the configuration, installation, and maintenance of network hardware and software.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal functionality.
• Perform routine network maintenance and updates, including software upgrades and patch management.
• Support in the implementation of network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Respond to network-related incidents and provide Level 2 support for network issues, escalating to senior engineers as necessary.
• Assist in maintaining and updating network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and processes. This includes conducting IP address auditing.
• Collaborate with senior network engineers to implement network enhancements and improvements.
• Provide support for network-related projects and initiatives, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Assist in training and mentoring support staff.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Network Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, required, or equivalent work experience.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 5 years network administration experience required.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, hardware, and software.
• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Familiarity with network security principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Certifications such as CCNA, Network+, or similar are a plus.
• Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize, preferred.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Proficiency in Cisco Catalyst IOS, Aruba, Site to Site tunnels, Barracuda Firewall, L3 experience, Meraki Aps, Radius Authentication, Cate5e, and Cat6 termination.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFPH's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement
• Occasional travel required, up to 25%.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Office settings are mild to moderate temperatures.

Benefits

Summit Companies offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Core Values

PIPE

• We are PASSIONATE about life safety
• We have INTEGRITY (Do the right thing)
• We work in PARTNERSHIP with our customers and community
• We constantly strive for OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Do things right)

Summit Companies participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applications will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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