Network Security Administrator

Company Description

Forever On! From the start in 2008, T5 has been focused on supporting enterprise and hyperscale customers with customized data center solutions. Today, we remain dedicated to an unrivaled level of quality that extends across the lifecycle of the core data center ranging from customized turnkey development, facilities management and data center operations to customized construction needs worldwide!

The world’s biggest companies trust T5 with their data center operations.

At T5, our success is fueled by our team. With over 400 engineers, technicians and professional staff, we’re proud to foster an inclusive culture of excellence and progression that’s dedicated to serving our customers.

• Commitment to Diversity & Military Veterans
• Battle-Tested Leadership Experience
• 100% Data Center Focused
• Owner-Operator Mindset

Job Description

The Network Administrator will administer and oversee the implementation, organization, and troubleshooting of the network, hardware, and maintain the organizations network systems.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing, maintaining and overseeing the security of networks, systems, and data
•  Developing and enforcing the company’s security policies and procedures
•  Identifying and mitigating potential security risks and vulnerabilities
•  Performing regular audits to ensure that systems and networks are operating securely
•  Providing training and guidance to staff on information security best practices
•  Managing user access control and authentication
•  Responding to security breaches and incidents and conducting thorough investigations into what occurred
•  Keeping up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and control measures
•  Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards for information security
•  Designing and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans
•  Monitors the assigned network, ensuring optimal function and minimal downtime.
•  Monitors and analyzes network load including traffic and utilization trends.
•  Ensures networks are protected from physical harm, viruses, unauthorized users, and damage to data by developing and monitoring security procedures or collaborating with network security staff.
• Drafts checklists, processes, and support trees, and knowledge bases for help desk and other support staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adherent to all Federal and Local Safety laws
• Follow T5 data center corporate policies and procedures
• All other duties consistent with your role as you may be assigned by T5FM management

Travel Requirements:

• 10~30%
• Valid passport required

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2 years’ previous experience working in complex high availability customer data center network environments, required
• Fortinet NSE4 is a plus but not required.
• Experience working for an MSP is nice to have but not required.
• CompTIA NET+ and Sec+ are a plus but not required.
• Relevant current IT certifications are a plus but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES

• Familiar with inside plant cabling tools, power tools, ticketing systems, and escalation procedures, required
• Understanding of data center infrastructure systems and typical requirements, required
• Fundamental understanding of network principles, required
• Functional knowledge of server, network, and infrastructure technology, required
• Excellent business professional oral and written communication skills, required
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with colleagues, management, outside contractors, and customers, required
• Must have the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, required
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet products, including FortiGate, FortiAP and FortiSwitch.
• Proven experience in Fortinet configurations and network security implementations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with various storage technologies, including SAN and NAS from various vendors.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems encryption, and identity management.
• Experience in designing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix and XCP-NG.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux.
• Working knowledge of Cisco/Meraki switching and wireless.

Additional Information

BENEFITS

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Potential

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  These physical tasks may be required on an emergency basis, meaning performed by the individual alone, without notice, and on an immediate basis to meet urgent facility operations requirements and standards at a site where frequently no other personnel are available.
• Available on call 24x7x365 for emergency issues
• Able to work in a loud environment
• Physically able lift 50+ lbs.
• Duties may include lift or ladder access
• Access to reliable transportation

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.