Network Administrator

Breda Telephone Corporation d/b/a Western Iowa Networks is looking for a full-time IT Network Administrator for their Carroll, IA operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with the development, implementation, installation, and operation of the organization’s internal and external networks.
• Manage computer operation scheduling, backup, storage, and retrieval functions.
• Maintain computer hardware and peripheral equipment.
• Understand and support connectivity on internal and external servers.
• Understand and support existing hardware, operating systems and protocols in use on the network.
• Perform installation, configuration, and customization on workstations and laptops.
• Maintain operating systems and applications by seeking upgrades, updates, and patches as necessary.
• Review technical problems and recommend solutions or changes to enhance the company’s operations.
• Develop recommendations or modifications to existing procedures in order to enhance IT operations.
• Installation, maintenance, and testing of customer Internet services.
• Installation, maintenance, and testing of customer’s LAN or WAN.
• Evaluate and recommend security improvements and system upgrades.

Experience/Skills:

• Four-Year degree in Network Systems Administration or related field and/or equivalent amount of experience required.
• Prefer 4-years of experience in hardware/software support for PCs in LAN/WAN environment.
• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of network standards –  DNS, TCP/IP, SMTP, HTTP,  SIP, DHCP, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VRRP-E, Multicast Routing, Wireless Technologies.
• Experience building and maintaining virtual environments supporting Windows & Linux OS’.
• CCNA, CCNP, BCNP, or BCSPNE a plus.
• Ability to Work Independently.
• High-level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Individual needs to be very customer oriented.
• Must be willing to work outside normal hours and on call as required. 

Additional Information:

• Individual would be required to be on call nights, weekends and holidays on a rotation basis with other employees.
• Company offers competitive wages and an attractive benefit package.
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen required.
• Must have a valid Iowa driver’s license.
• Motor Vehicle (MVR) required for company insurance qualifications.
• Satisfactory Background Check Required.
• Breda Telephone Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Contact:                  Steph Thomsen, HR Manager

Telephone:              (712) 673-2311

Fax:                          (712) 673-4281

E-mail:                     sthomsen@westianet.com