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This role is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, and support of our IT infrastructure, including servers, switches, wireless, firewalls, storage, end-user devices, printers, and mobile devices. You will keep our infrastructure secure, reliable, and current; support users across the organization; and partner with the rest of the IS team to ensure the systems the business depends on are always available.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nNetwork & Infrastructure Administration\nPerform hands-on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the local and wide area network, including HP/Aruba switches, HP wireless access points, and Fortinet firewalls.\nInstall, configure, and maintain Dell and HP physical servers and supporting infrastructure.\nAdminister Synology NAS storage, including shares, permissions, capacity, and backup jobs.\nMonitor network and system performance, capacity, and availability, and respond to alerts and outages.\nApply firmware, patches, and updates to network equipment, servers, and infrastructure on a regular schedule.\nEnd-User Devices & Peripherals\nImage, deploy, and support Dell PCs, laptops, and docking stations, as well as Microsoft Surface tablets.\nManage mobile devices, including Samsung and iPhone phones and iPads, through mobile device management (MDM).\nInstall, configure, and support HP and Canon office printers, and Zebra label printers and handheld terminals used in warehouse operations.\nMaintain hardware inventory and asset records, and manage the lifecycle of equipment from purchase through disposal.\nCoordinate hardware purchases, warranty repairs, and vendor support cases.\nSecurity & Continuity\nMaintain and verify backups, and participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.\nSupport endpoint protection, access controls, and security best practices across the environment.\nAssist with identifying and remediating vulnerabilities in infrastructure and end-user devices.\nMaintain documentation of network topology, configurations, and standard procedures.\nPerform periodic audits of user accounts, access rights, hardware inventory and system configurations, and maintain audit records and supporting documentation.\nEnvironment & Support\nParticipate in rotating Helpdesk schedule, assisting users with computer and system issues.\nTroubleshoot and resolve hardware, network, and connectivity issues to ensure system reliability.\nPerform occasional off-hours system administration tasks (e.g., maintenance windows, updates).\nProvide setup and support for onboarding and offboarding of employees, including accounts, devices, and phones.\nEducation and/or Work Experience Requirements:\nBachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 3-4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent 10 years of relevant experience.\nExperience administering networks and servers in a business environment, ideally in a manufacturing or distribution setting.\nHands-on experience with switching, wireless, and firewall installation and support. (e.g., HP/Aruba, Fortinet, or similar).\nExperience installing, configuring, and supporting Windows servers, PCs, and laptops.\nWorking knowledge of core network services and concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN).\nExperience supporting printers, mobile devices, and other end-user peripherals.\nStrong troubleshooting skills and the ability to support end users effectively.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nThis position is onsite only at our Raleigh, NC Facility; applicants must live in or near Raleigh, NC area.\nPersonable and collaborative, with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a relaxed, team-oriented environment. 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