Job description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking System/Network Administrator for our Los Angeles, CA office. Why Hazen and Sawyer: • Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water." • Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management. • We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity. • We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed. • We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK. • A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals. • Option to Include: Specifications about your region/office/team. Key Responsibilities: The System/Network Administrator is responsible for maintaining, configuring, and ensuring the reliable operation of our systems, which includes servers, networks, security, backups, and cloud services. • Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including hardware, system software, applications, and all configurations. • Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. • Install and integrate new server hardware and applications, keeping systems updated with the latest software patches. • Administer and maintain virtualized environments (e.g., Hyper-V, Citrix) and cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS). • Monitor network performance and security to identify and resolve issues proactively, test for weaknesses, and ensure network availability. • Troubleshoot network and system problems reported by end-users, resolving hardware and software issues. • Perform regular data backups and disaster recovery operations. • Manage user accounts, permissions, and passwords, particularly within Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra. • Implement and maintain security measures, including anti-virus, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems. • Analyze and recommend changes to improve system and network configurations, determining hardware and software requirements. • Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of the network and system infrastructure. Required Qualifications: • Technical skills: • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Server and client operating systems. • Experience with Linux administration is a plus. • Familiarity with Sonicwall or similar networking equipment (routers, switches, firewalls). • Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP) and services (DNS, DHCP). • Experience with virtualization and cloud technologies. • Experience managing and maintaining Microsoft Active Directory/Entra. • Familiarity with security tools and best practices. • Soft skills: • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. • Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team • Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively. • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Experience: • 5+ years of experience in a system or network administration role. Education: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience. What We Offer: • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans). • Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation. • Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance. • Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO). • Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support. • Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships. • Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location.

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