Network & Infrastructure Administrator (Loveland, CO)

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

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This is an onsite role based out of our office in Loveland, Colorado. The Target Pay Range for this position is $85,000 - $105,800 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training, and budget.

JOB SUMMARY

The Network & Infrastructure Administrator is responsible for the health, security, and optimization of enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. Working closely with DT Leadership and Engineering teams, this role administers core systems including Microsoft 365/Entra ID, Azure, Hyper-V virtual environments, SAN storage, backup/disaster recovery solutions, and corporate network architecture. This individual serves as an escalation point for complex technical issues and proactively drives system reliability, security compliance, and performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Network & Infrastructure Systems Management (85%) of position responsibility

• Maintain, monitor, and optimize enterprise compute, virtualization (Hyper-V), SAN storage, and networking hardware (switches, routers, firewalls, Wi-Fi) to maximize uptime.

• Manage Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Group Policy, and hybrid identity/directory structures.

• Enforce robust network security practices in alignment with PCI-DSS and internal cybersecurity standards.

• Manage data backup, business continuity, and disaster recovery solutions (BUDR) to safeguard corporate assets.

• Administer firewalls, VPNs, routing, DNS/DHCP, and LAN/WAN/SD-WAN configurations.

• Perform proactive patch management, firmware upgrades, and capacity planning across core server and storage hardware.

• Monitor system health, performance metrics, and service availability using modern enterprise monitoring tools.

• Maintain accurate system documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.

Tier 3 Escalation & Technical Leadership (15%) of position responsibility

• Serve as the highest technical escalation tier for advanced network, server, and application issues originating from IT Support teams.

• Partner with IT Service Desk leadership to improve technical documentation, incident resolution workflows, and knowledge sharing.

• Provide occasional high-touch support for executive leadership or critical system interruptions as required.

Continuous Improvement & Other Duties (5%) of position responsibility

• Evaluate emerging infrastructure, networking, and cloud technologies to recommend upgrades and efficiencies.

• Participate in on-call rotations for critical system disruptions and maintenance windows.

• Complete special IT projects and perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, plus 2 to 3 years of hands-on systems and network administration experience.

• Equivalent Experience: 4 to 5 years of progressive IT experience in desktop support, systems administration, networking, and cloud services in lieu of a degree.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERTISE:

• Virtualization & Storage: Strong experience managing Hyper-V High Availability clusters and SAN storage hardware (Dell PowerStore or similar).

• Networking & Security: Advanced knowledge of firewalls (Palo Alto, Sophos, or Cisco), VPNs, VLANs, switching, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network security enforcement.

• Microsoft Ecosystem: Proficiency with Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory/Entra ID, Group Policy, Microsoft 365 administration, and PowerShell scripting.

• Cloud & Backup: Experience managing cloud environments (Azure/AWS) and enterprise backup solutions (Unitrends, Veeam, or equivalent).

• Certifications (Preferred): Network+, Security+, CCNA, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or similar technical certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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.

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching.  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.

• Requires manual dexterity to operate computer, keyboard, calculator, copier machine and other office equipment.  Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports, and computer terminals.  Requires hearing within normal range for telephone use.

• Capability to position self to maintain computers, networking equipment, and server rack infrastructure, including bending, stooping, or reaching.

• Ability to occasionally move or lift IT equipment up to 40 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Onsite office and server room environment in Loveland, CO, or Longmont, CO.

• Standard operational hours with occasional scheduled off-hours maintenance and on-call availability.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Typical office environment.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Regular and predictable attendance at the designated work site is required.

About Antech

Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

Benefits

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates.

Benefits eligiblity is based on employment status.

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available)

• Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life

• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement

• Life Assistance Program

• Pet Care Discounts

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our Career page at Antech Careers.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies

Antech Diagnostics, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Antech) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Antech and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Antech will be deemed the sole property of Antech and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Antech.