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Network Systems Administrator
Kent, WA
Job Description
Network Systems Administrator
Reports to: Director of IT
Works with: IT Staff, Business Unit Staff, Vendors, Consultants
Location: Kent, WA | Onsite
Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday
Type: Exempt
Role Overview
The Network Systems Administrator is a critical role for the organization. This role is responsible for managing the network, infrastructure, and cloud environments used by the business. They will oversee the security and performance of systems, ensuring they perform optimally to meet business needs.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Your Team: You will be a part of a collaborative team of (4) focusing on Hytek's strategic and tactical planning for systems growth over the next year as the main lead for planning, configuring, and maintaining our core infrastructure, cloud environments, and supporting growth in cybersecurity measurements.
Our Value-Added Benefits:
Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000 *dependent upon years of experience, highest level education, certifications and total competencies across all core areas of need: (Windows Server, AD, Virtualization/Cloud Technologies (VMware/Azure/InTune, M365), LAN, WAN, VPNs, SSL Cert, M365, Firewalls, Switches, Routers. etc.
Primary Duties
Education/Previous Experience
Lift equipment up to 50 lbs. Able to stand and sit for long periods of time as needed. Ability to climb stairs and ladders. May need to use a hand truck to move equipment. Extensive use of hands in writing, use of computer and other office equipment. Walking throughout the facility. Use of safety equipment when necessary (goggles, boots, gloves and aprons). Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and fumes from metal finishing chemicals. Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, safety glasses and hearing protection is needed in some areas of the facility.
Application Process
Please apply at with an up-to-date resume and your current contact information. If you are a qualified candidate, we will set you up with a 30-minute phone call with a recruiter to learn more about your experience and to tell you more about the job, compensation, and benefits. The recruiter will reach out should we move forward with the next steps.
Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual's sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
Reports to: Director of IT
Works with: IT Staff, Business Unit Staff, Vendors, Consultants
Location: Kent, WA | Onsite
Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday
Type: Exempt
Role Overview
The Network Systems Administrator is a critical role for the organization. This role is responsible for managing the network, infrastructure, and cloud environments used by the business. They will oversee the security and performance of systems, ensuring they perform optimally to meet business needs.
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Your Team: You will be a part of a collaborative team of (4) focusing on Hytek's strategic and tactical planning for systems growth over the next year as the main lead for planning, configuring, and maintaining our core infrastructure, cloud environments, and supporting growth in cybersecurity measurements.
Our Value-Added Benefits:
- Financial Rewards: competitive base salary, quarterly performance share incentive compensation, and 401(k) matching retirement plan
- Work/Life Balance: 3-weeks paid time off to start, 10 paid holidays, parental leave, and a paid community service day.
- Health and Welfare: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee assistance plan that includes mental health benefits, long-term care options, and onsite access to a massage therapist.
- Individual Development: continuing education benefits up to $5,250 annually towards coursework and/or CPE relative to this role.
Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000 *dependent upon years of experience, highest level education, certifications and total competencies across all core areas of need: (Windows Server, AD, Virtualization/Cloud Technologies (VMware/Azure/InTune, M365), LAN, WAN, VPNs, SSL Cert, M365, Firewalls, Switches, Routers. etc.
Primary Duties
- Design, configure, deploy, and administer network infrastructure components - LAN, WAN, VLANs, VPNs, Active Directory, VMWare, DNS, cryptography (SSL, certificates).
- Build, configure, and administer environment including domain controllers, file, print, application, database servers, M365, and Azure.
- Manage and maintain security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company's managed security services provider.
- Monitor network and server performance (availability, utilization, throughput, and latency), diagnose, and resolve issues, and provide recommendations for improvement.
- 2 to 5+ years of experience in the IT field supporting end users and systems in a 24/7 business environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards, including firewalls, routers, switches, virtualization technologies (VMWare), and backup devices.
- Strong knowledge of local, wide area, and wireless network administration including VLAN's and VPN's.
- Experience with on premise Microsoft technologies - Active Directory, DNS, DFS, Group Policy - and cloud technologies - Azure, InTune, M365.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical personnel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license is required for non-US persons.
Education/Previous Experience
- 4 Year IT degree, CompTIA A+ Certification or equivalent experience.
Lift equipment up to 50 lbs. Able to stand and sit for long periods of time as needed. Ability to climb stairs and ladders. May need to use a hand truck to move equipment. Extensive use of hands in writing, use of computer and other office equipment. Walking throughout the facility. Use of safety equipment when necessary (goggles, boots, gloves and aprons). Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and fumes from metal finishing chemicals. Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, safety glasses and hearing protection is needed in some areas of the facility.
Application Process
Please apply at with an up-to-date resume and your current contact information. If you are a qualified candidate, we will set you up with a 30-minute phone call with a recruiter to learn more about your experience and to tell you more about the job, compensation, and benefits. The recruiter will reach out should we move forward with the next steps.
Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual's sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
Department: IT-012993
This is a full time position
Hytek Finishes is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individuals based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, or veteran status. Unfortunately we are only able to hire US Persons and unable to sponsor visa applicants. To comply with U.S. export laws and regulations, Hytek Finishes operations in the U.S. may only employ "U.S. Persons" as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
2 to 5 years
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