Network Administrator
VISIONQUEST INDUSTRIES INC Vista, California, United States · $80K–$100K/yr
Medical Equipment Manufacturing · 51-200 employees
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About the role
The Network Administrator will manage and support LAN/WAN infrastructure, servers, and security systems while ensuring system reliability and disaster recovery readiness. They will also provide technical support to employees, resolve infrastructure tickets, and document system configurations.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in network and systems administration, including proficiency with Windows Server and Active Directory. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently within a small team are essential requirements.
Benefits
Full description
Network Administrator
VQ OrthoCare | Full-time | Vista CA | Onsite
Pay range: [APPROVED MINIMUM-MAXIMUM AND HOURLY OR ANNUAL BASIS]
We are seeking a hands-on Network Administrator to support our networks, servers, and employees while improving security, reliability, and recovery readiness.
Reporting to the IT Director, you will work across infrastructure and user support in a small IT team. This role offers direct ownership of technical problems and opportunities to improve how our systems operate.
What you will do
- Administer LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, firewalls, switches, and remote connectivity; troubleshoot outages and coordinate with service providers.
- Maintain Windows Servers, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Hyper-V, and shared storage; perform preventive maintenance and upgrades.
- Monitor backups, resolve failures, test restores, and keep disaster recovery procedures current.
- Monitor application and SQL databases and respond to alerts
- Manage network accounts, MFA, email security, endpoint protection, domain and SSL certificates, and renewals; respond to security alerts.
- Support cloud phone system, laptops, desktops, and business applications; own tickets through resolution and keep users informed.
- Document configurations and changes, identify recurring problems, and help deliver infrastructure and business-system projects.
What you bring
- 3+ years of hands-on network and systems administration experience, including support for multiple locations or remote employees.
- Practical networking and troubleshooting skills, plus experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, backup and restore, and user support.
- Strong follow-through, clear communication, sound prioritization, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a small team.
- Relevant training or equivalent practical experience. A degree is welcome but not required.
Preferred: 5+ years of experience; Cisco Meraki, Hyper-V, Synology, Barracuda, 8x8, Microsoft 365, On-Prem Exchange Server and Exchange Online; scripting or cloud administration; healthcare industry experience. You do not need experience with every preferred product to apply.
Schedule and benefits
Schedule: 8am – 5pm. After-hours maintenance and emergency support: On-call. Anticipated travel: 5-10%.
Benefits for eligible employees include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; a 401(k) plan; and life and accident insurance, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
Apply
Apply through this posting with your resume. A brief note describing a network or systems problem you resolved is welcome but optional.
VQ OrthoCare is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome qualified applicants and provide reasonable accommodation during the application process and employment.
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