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Join Solid State Devices, Inc. as a Full-Time Network Administrator in La Mirada, CA, and dive into an exciting career at the forefront of innovation in network infrastructure management. In this onsite role, you will play a crucial part in configuring and managing network devices, including switches, routers, and firewalls, while ensuring robust network security. As you monitor network performance and availability, your problem-solving skills will shine in handling IT ticketing and documentation systems. With a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $93,000 per year, you'll have the opportunity to excel in Windows Server Administration, Active Directory Management, and virtualization technologies such as VMware. You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance and Paid Time Off. Seize this chance to contribute to cutting-edge cloud networking concepts, including Azure, AWS, and GCP, while advancing your career in a high-performance environment. A LITTLE ABOUT SOLID STATE DEVICES, INC SSDI is a world-renowned leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of semiconductors. With 50 years of experience, we have earned and maintained a reputation for setting the highest standards of reliability and performance. As demand for its aerospace and defense products continues to grow, SSDI is searching for career-minded individuals to join its team. YOUR ROLE AS A NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR As a Network Administrator at Solid State Devices, Inc. in La Mirada, CA, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our network infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include providing effective system and network-related solutions for our IT assets while supporting end-user productivity through diligent software management and training. You will contribute to the creation of innovative strategies aimed at optimizing server and client operations, all while addressing the complex system requirements of various facilities. Your hands-on expertise will involve installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining servers, workstations, peripherals, firewalls, and networking systems. You will also carry out essential upgrade procedures and demonstrate a solid understanding of security protocols and potential privacy risks, ensuring our network is resilient and secure. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR To thrive as a Network Administrator at Solid State Devices, Inc., a diverse skill set is essential. Proficiency in CCNA, CCNP, and CompTIA Network+ is required to ensure you can effectively monitor network performance and availability, while also being adept at identifying and resolving bottlenecks. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Certified tools, cloud networking concepts like Azure, AWS, and GCP, and IT ticketing and documentation systems will bolster your ability to manage network-related tasks successfully. Strong troubleshooting capabilities to resolve network connectivity issues and manage software installation, compatibility, and updates are critical. You will need to implement and maintain network security measures, including configuring firewall rules and access controls, as well as managing intrusion detection and prevention systems. Additionally, skills in developing and maintaining robust network documentation, planning disaster recovery solutions, and integrating software tools within the existing IT ecosystem will be vital for driving excellence and innovation in this role. Staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices in networking, software management, and IT security will also be essential for ongoing success. Knowledge and skills required for the position are: • CCNA • CCNP • CompTIA Network+ • Microsoft 365 Certified • cloud networking concepts • Azure • AWS • GCP • IT ticketing and documentation systems • monitoring network performance and availability • identify and resolve bottlenecks or issues • network maintenance • software and hardware upgrades • patching • security vulnerability remediation • configure and manage network devices • troubleshoot network connectivity issues • implement and maintain network security measures • firewall rules • access controls • intrusion detection/prevention systems • develop and maintain network documentation • manage network related backup and disaster recovery solutions • test and execute software deployments to end-user devices • manage software updates • patches and version control • troubleshoot software installation and compatibility issues on end-user machines • ensure software tools are integrated and functioning correctly within the existing IT ecosystem • manage licenses and updates • stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices in networking • software management and IT security

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