Network Administrator (Remote)

Job Description: The Proactive Team Network Administrator serves as a senior technical resource, responsible for managing escalations, driving automation, and ensuring high-quality proactive service delivery. This role focuses on reducing operational noise through automation, maintaining robust documentation, and mentoring technicians to elevate technical performance and client satisfaction. Job Responsibilities: Proactive Monitoring & Alerts Design, implement, and refine processes for handling proactive service alerts (patching, disk space, antivirus, hardware/software alerts). Ensure alerts are actionable, efficient, and tied to measurable KPIs. Proactively address recurring issues to minimize escalations and maintain high service standards. Mentorship & Escalation Support Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for technicians, engineers, and operational teams. Partner with Team Leads and managers to identify skill gaps and develop technicians into Tier 2-level engineers. Deliver technical training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and hands-on guidance to improve technical competency across teams. Automation & Scripting Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to reduce manual workloads. Lead adoption of automation best practices across the team. Documentation Create and maintain SOPs, knowledge base entries, and technical guidelines. Ensure documentation meets internal standards and industry best practices. Collaboration & Strategy Partner with the Proactive Service Manager and operations leaders to align technical initiatives with business objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of proactive solutions. Job Qualifications: Required: Demonstrated technical leadership experience within an IT services, cybersecurity, systems administration, network administration, or similar technical support environment. Proven expertise in handling Tier 3 escalations across diverse server environments, including setup, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting. Strong experience administering Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related infrastructure services. Strong background in networking, with hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting VPNs, VLANs, firewalls, switches, and network connectivity issues. Experience supporting and troubleshooting virtualization platforms, including VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V. Experience supporting and administering Microsoft 365 environments. Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and manage technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures. Excellent problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and technical project leadership skills. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to mentor technicians and collaborate effectively across teams. Minimum of five years of experience in IT support, systems administration, network administration, or a related technical role. Working knowledge of scripting and automation technologies such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar tools. Preferred: Experience working within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) environment Hands-on administration with ConnectWise PSA and RMM platforms. Job Requirements: A home office set up that meets the following: Computer: A working computer with a minimum of 8GB RAM and one of the following: Windows 11 with an Intel i5 or i7 (8th generation or newer), or AMD Ryzen 5 or 7 (2000 series or newer), or macOS 12 or newer. Internet: Stable internet connection with at least 5 Mbps download and upload speeds. Audio Equipment: A quality headset with a noise-cancellation feature for meetings. Mobile Device: A smartphone capable of installing the Microsoft Authenticator app. Webcam: An HD webcam for video calls. 2nd Monitor UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) if using a desktop (Not needed if using a laptop) A very strong cultural fit the ITS way (Our core values will be discussed during the interview) Excellent command of the English language both spoken and written Able to work full time 40 hours a week: Reactive - Normal Business hours from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Pacific Standard Time (PST) from Monday to Friday. Proactive - Schedule will be finalized after the training period, with shifts outside the regular business hours. Able to pass our online behavior and cognitive assessments. Preferably have at least 2 of the following certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, 3cx Basic Certified Engineer. Able to provide NBI Clearance (for PH applicants). Compensation: Pay rate starts at $14.09/hr and vary by experience and location. Benefits: Comprehensive Health Plans / HMO (Employee & Dependent/s) Life Insurance Flexible Benefit Reimbursement (Dental/Vision/Mental Health/Wellness/Government Contributions) Paid Time Off (starts at 15 days per year) Maternity/Paternity Leave Paid US Holiday Night Shift Bonus Salary Advancement/Loan Health & Wellness Program Company-paid training and certification Fraud Alert – Recruitment Scams Intelligent Technical Solutions (ITS) has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and communications misrepresenting our company. Applicants are advised to exercise caution and apply only through official ITS channels. ITS does not request payment or financial information at any stage of the hiring process. Sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers) will not be requested prior to a formal offer. We have become aware of fake profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social media platforms impersonating our employees and falsely claiming to represent our company. 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