Network Administrator

AMERISAFE is seeking a detail-oriented, productivity driven professional to add to our “Excellence Team” based in DeRidder, LA. The Network Administrator will have responsibility within the IT department for maintaining all aspects of network and telecom availability, uptime and security, and reporting on the same. The network administrator will be responsible for the installation, configuration, operations, security and maintenance of all company network and telecom equipment. This position will work closely with other members of the IT department to include but not limited to technicians, system administrators, pc technicians, and software developers.

Qualifications

Required minimum of five years’ work experience in network support and configuration, or equivalent credentials and experience, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, PCNSA are a plus

Excellent knowledge of LAN/WAN and wireless technology, related protocols, operating systems, concepts, and security

Excellent knowledge of Next Gen Firewall systems

Excellent knowledge of enterprise grade load balancers

Familiarity with patch management methodologies

Excellent knowledge of physical and virtual server technology

Excellent knowledge of telecommunications technology

Excellent knowledge of end-user computing and mobile technology

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Customer-service orientation and attitude

Creative thinking, self-direction and initiative

Ability to thrive in dynamic and high-pressure environment

Responsibilities

Ensures network availability and uptime across all AMERISAFE data and voice networks

Responsible for the security of all AMERISAFE networks, both physically and programmatically

Responsible for designing, planning, configuring, and implementing network-related expansions, upgrades, replacements and enhancements

Responsible for the development and maintenance of all network-related documentation and drawings

Responsible for AMERISAFE telecommunications

Responsible for responding to and troubleshooting network-related incidents to include diagnosing and repairing

Assists with research of IT infrastructure-related projects as requested

Regular Full-Time