Sr. Network Systems Administrator - Hybrid (Atlanta) - good2grow

Under limited supervision, oversees the installation, configuration, and support to all network systems including but not limited to a legacy local area network, wide area network, Azure cloud network, internet system, servers, desktops computers and mobile devices. Makes recommendations for equipment improvement or replacement. Serves as an advanced-level subject matter expert for security practices and policies throughout the organization.

Candidates must reside in or around Atlanta to be considered for this role.

Key Skills Required

• Strong analytical mindset, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence – communicate clearly and concisely to gain alignment and drive action across varying audiences
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Time management and project management skills a must!
• Attention to details and dedication to getting things right
• Maintain high level of organization, time management and project management skills, commitment to follow through, enthusiasm, and motivation

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Monitor corporate networks, web sites, security portals
• Install and configure software, hardware, and networks
• Monitor network performance including switches, routers, and related services (DHCP, RADIUS, DNS, VPN, Wi-Fi) and troubleshoot issues
• Administer Windows Servers, Active Directory, VMWare, Hyper-V
• Configure and maintain virtual servers
• Ensure security and efficiency of all IT infrastructure using industry best practices including ZTA, SSO, MFA/2FA, password-less authentication, etc.
• Configure and monitor Advanced Threat Protection services
• Maintain onsite and offsite system backups
• Review backup logs, develop and maintain backup procedures, restore data and configurations
• Document recovery plans and perform annual test exercises
• Upgrade systems/network with new releases and models as needed
• Network design and capacity planning
• Perform risks and security audits annually
• Update and maintain network diagrams and document all systems administration configuration processes and installation procedures
• Keep up to date on industry standards and the latest IT trends and tools that would benefit the company and team
• Plan and execute cyber security training campaigns to keep end users informed and engaged on latest security principles
• Manages Help Desk support team to cover:
  • Inventory and asset management
  • Helpdesk support for in-office, local and remote users.
  • Set up end user accounts and workstations (Azure AD, Office 365 etc.)
  • Monitor and manage licensing requirements (OS and applications)

Education/Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent 8-10 years of related experience
• Certifications: Network+, Security+, Microsoft Windows Server/Clients
• Azure administration certification (MCA/AZ-104)
• Firewall and Security (Sophos or equivalent)
• Proven experience as a System Administrator including but limited to:
  • Expertise with on premise and Azure Active directory.
  • Office 365 suite of applications
  • Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
  • Expertise in Microsoft operating software (workstations and servers)
  • Experience with Microsoft Flow/Power Automate, PowerShell Scripting, other Automation tools
  • Expertise in IIS and Proxy
  • Experience in transitioning to and leveraging cloud environments
  • Expertise in Windows Servers, VMWare, Hyper-V, server clustering, Storage space direct/Azure stack HCI.
  • Expertise in networking (Dell Switches, VPN, LAN/VLAN, WAN, NAT etc.) set-up and management, TCP/IP protocol stack, routing and switching etc.
  • Expertise in firewall and security (Sophos, NgFw firewall)

Preferred:

• • Veeam Back-up software
  • Knowbe4 Cybersecurity training platform
  • Disaster recovery set-up experience
  • Domo, Tableau, Power BI or other similar reporting tools
  • Zoom and TeamViewer
  • Unix OS, SQL or MySQL databases
  • Network wiring and cable management
  • Dell server hardware
  • Microsoft Office suite including Visio
• Soft skills:
  • Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
  • Excellent communication skills both with internal and external partners
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills a must
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to meet required deadlines
  • Ability to lead and/or facilitate technical sessions with users
  • Ability to translate technical needs into functional requirements

Characteristics Needed to be Successful

• We are looking for someone with a passion for service. You don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room, but you do have to love coming to work every day and you must have an authentic pride in your work.
• You must be a resourceful self-starter. If you wait to be told to do something before you do it, this isn’t the place for you.
• We need someone who is adaptable. The pace of change in our business is rapid. We create plans, but we’re always ready to shift as needed to accomplish our goals.
• You must be able to establish and retain trust across the organization. It’s a small company – there will be several critical relationships that can mean the difference between success and failure.

About us

good2grow® is a children’s beverage company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Our mission is to use fun to help kids consume healthier products. And our commitment to this mission has made us a high-growth innovative beverage company, with a large, diverse, and ever-growing set of retail partners. We create better-for-you drinks that give both parents and kids a smile by combining great taste with tons of fun. We partner with some of the biggest names in entertainment including Disney, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, Hasbro and so many more to top our products with 100s of all of their favorite characters. Our line of products includes snacks, juices, flavored waters, and milks, so there’s something to make everybody smile.

Why join us?

good2grow® offers a competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Short and Long Term Disability (along with salary continuation), a robust Parental Leave Policy, Life Insurance, 12 Paid Holidays, plus a generous Paid Time Off package. Through our community involvement and employee engagement initiatives, you will see that we value our employees’ experience and the community around us. At good2grow®, you will be consistently challenged, and your opportunities will only be limited by your ambition!

Our Culture

Not only are our products fun, so is our organization! We are visionaries with a growth mindset, built on trust, integrity, and collaboration. Our culture is unmatched, described by our employees as transparent, flexible, inclusive, and team oriented. Other words we’ve heard used to describe us are empowering, nurturing, relaxed, and high performing. Our goal is for every employee to feel empowered, valued, and part of the good2grow family. Our organization is dedicated to leveraging technology to make our work more efficient and to keep our remote workforce connected. We place value on not only maintaining work-life balance, but also enhancing it by encouraging a culture that understands the importance of each individual’s unique circumstances. We are an industrious organization with a penchant for fun!