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Junior Network Administrator

Digital Planet develops and implements technology solutions to support all business processes.

Job Summary:
As a key member of Digital Planet, this position is responsible for all aspects of network administration including servers, desktop systems, communications hardware/software and office systems.

Organizational Status:
This position reports to the Senior Network Administrator and periodically works with all development staff.

Roles & Responsibilities:
· Network administration (including backup, security management, user account management, e-mail systems including e-mail web server, internet access, office systems and applications support).
· Supports server, network and desktop hardware, software and applications.
· Performs technology needs analysis.
· Rolls out hardware and software to ensure optimal deployment of resources.
· Plans, implements, and supports the network and computing infrastructure plan.
· Manages small to medium sized projects according to agreed upon budgets and schedules.
· Assists with technology planning through ongoing research.

Qualifications & Requirements:
Education: Preferred: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Business Administration; supplemented with one or more courses in current technology.

Experience: Considerable (5 years) and current experience as an Administrator on a medium sized network of servers, desktop systems and communications devices using current technologies.

Skills:
· Demonstrated knowledge of Windows servers and desktop products.
· Demonstrated knowledge of setting up remote access for users.
· Demonstrated ability to administer a 250+ node network including firewalls.
· Demonstrated ability to support networked printers and photocopiers.
· Demonstrated working knowledge of current communications devices and protocols, server and desktop technologies.
· Orientation and training of new staff.
· Ability to negotiate hardware/software service and technical support contracts with vendors.
· Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously.
· Supervising, coaching, and mentoring of network services assistant position.
· Facilitation and change management skills.
· Highly developed verbal and written communications.


If you are interested in a career at Digital Planet, please email us at careers@digitalplanetinc.com.