Network Administrator
Job Title: Network Administrator
Location: Radnor, PA
Job Type: Hybrid (Mon, Tues & Thurs are in office)
Reporting to: Director of Infrastructure
Director Reports: NA
Company Overview: FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?
Job Overview: The Network Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, monitoring, and support of FXI's computer networks, servers, communications, and other hardware and software related to the infrastructure, working closely with an outsourced vendor that maintains these environments. This position requires supporting equipment on-premises, virtual, and in the Cloud. FXI has a mix of on prem and Microsoft Azure Network technologies. This position requires working with the team to ensure the day-to-day reliability, availability, and security of FXI's infrastructure. The Network Administrator's duties will contribute to ensuring that both on-prem and cloud-based systems operate effectively, efficiently, and securely. Serve as a key support resource and team member reporting to the Director of Infrastructure. This position requires a detail-oriented, service-focused individual with a minimum of three years of experience administering and supporting a production IT network for mid to large-size organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring computer systems and network performance for all systems, escalating issues as needed
- Working with outsourced vendors to maintain and support the day-to-day IT environment
- Troubleshooting, resolving with the vendor, and communicating networking issues to other employees and management
- Administering user accounts, access permissions, and network security groups
- Assisting with the support and day-to-day maintenance of SD-WAN environments
- Assisting with disaster recovery procedures and routine backup verification
- Maintaining current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices to help protect FXI's systems
- Assisting engineers and vendors with the implementation of new network solutions as required
- Maintaining accurate network documentation, diagrams, and asset records
- Project management and tracking with ability to multi-task between project and support requirements
- Process end user support tickets as related to network issues, end user computer errors, or any other system related questions
Skills / Qualifications:
Associate's degree in information technology or related field of study preferred; or equivalent work experience that amounts to two to four years of experience administering network systems and supporting a production IT network for mid to large size organizations
- Working knowledge of Enterprise Switches & Routers
- Knowledge of LAN, Virtual LAN, Wireless technologies
- Familiarity with SD-WAN environments
- CompTIA Network+ or CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) preferred
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or other Cloud vendor certification is a plus
- Demonstrated "hands-on" technical skills, strong organizational skills, and excellent customer service skills, with the ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills with strong attention to detail and clear communication
- Able to work effectively with team members and vendors outside a direct reporting relationship
- Security certifications from (ISC)², CompTIA, or Microsoft, are a plus
- Experience working in a company with SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft ERP systems is a plus
- Other Microsoft Certified Professional certificates, or ITIL Foundation, are a plus
- Knowledge of ticketing or PM tools such as ServiceNow, SmartView, or MS Project is a plus
- Good physical stamina; ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform physical tasks throughout the shift as required.
Total Rewards:
We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Basic and optional life insurance
- Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition assistance
- Flexible spending accounts
Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce: FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual’s membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.