Network Administrator

Avo Photonics is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous person who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class customer service. The successful candidate must plan his/her own work schedule, keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.

Specifically:

• Plan, install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs
• Manage local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless access infrastructure for continuous operation in a multi-site enterprise
• Define and implement appropriate DHCP, DNS, and VLAN segmentation for operational efficiency and security
• Monitor network performance for availability, utilization, throughput, and latency to ensure optimal operation
• Administer and maintain user accounts, permissions, and access rights across network systems
• Implement and manage security solutions, including firewalls, anti-virus software, and intrusion detection systems across all networks
• Plan, implement and manage disaster recovery (DR) procedures for network hardware to enable operational recovery with minimal downtime
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, user audits, access rights audits, and DR testing
• Provide advanced technical support to help desk technicians to resolve network connectivity issues
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and customer requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology
• 5 years of Network Administration experience
• Deep proficiency in network infrastructure and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs).
• Experience in configuring and managing enterprise network hardware (eg. Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet); network certification(s) preferred.
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

Apply: Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means.