IT Network Administrator

Overview:American Paper & Tiwne, a division of Imperial Dade, leading national distributor, is hiring a talented IT Network Adminstrator to join our IT team in Nashville, TN!The Network Administrator is a critical and highly visible leadership position within our company and will have overall responsibility for maintaining network systems, servers, and IT security within our environment. This position reports to the Vice President of Information Technology, and will be responsible for multiple areas of expertise which include: Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and other IP Devices; Server and SAN configuration; IT Security; LAN and WAN monitoring and configuration; etc. The position also will act as a mentor and point of escalation for IT Technicians on staff, and work with end users to address and resolve issues.This position is full time Monday – Friday plus ability to provide after-hours or weekend work as needed.Imperial Dade is the leading distributor of foodservice packaging, facilities maintenance supplies and equipment in the U.S. As a provider of customized supply chain solutions, the company serves customers in many business-to-business market segments including supermarkets, healthcare facilities, universities, and restaurants. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New Jersey, Imperial Dade serves more than 80,000 customers through a footprint of 100+ branches.**All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Dade and not a personal email address.**Responsibilities:You will:Design, Implement, and Maintain computer networks and systems including routers, switches, firewalls, Wifi, VPNs, and other physical systems.Install and configure network equipment.Maintain network connectivity of all computer workstations.Maintain servers and associated hardware, applications, services, and settings.Update and responsible for virus protection and endpoint security software to keep data and communications protected.Monitor both network and computer systems to ensure optimal performance.Evaluate and recommend security improvements and system upgrades.Implement and manage disaster recovery and back-up.Develop and monitor policies for the use of network resources.Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.Maintain a high standard of professionalism and grooming. Keep desks and IT area neat and orderly.Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential.Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.Work with all personnel to meet company and user needs.Qualifications:You have:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in a Network Administration roleFundamental knowledge of networking conceptsExcellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilityPrevious experience with Server Management and Monitoring tools, including VMWare, requiredPrevious experience with Active Directory, Azure AD, and Windows Server 2016 and 2019, requiredPrevious experience with Cisco switches and routers preferredStrong interpersonal skills required, including excellent verbal and written communication.Excellent attention to detail.Stable work history required.Must be local to Middle Tennessee.We offer an exciting environment to work, learn, and grow professionally. As a family-owned and operated company, we value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits, 401K, Life Insurance, and a generous Paid Time Off Package. We are excited to continue to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.Imperial Dade is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors