Network Administrator
Western Iowa Networks

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
  • Additional tasks assigned by manager
 
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: Stephanie Thomsen
Telephone:  (712) 673-2311
Fax: (712) 673-4281
E-mail: [email protected]