Security Financial Services
Network Administrator Manager
Security Financial Services, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
Assurity is looking for enthusiastic, driven and collaborative people to join our team. We're a company of vibrant and passionate people who work every day to advance our mission of helping people through difficult times - and who truly want to make a difference. As a Certified B Corporation, we have a verified commitment to our people, community and planet, and we work every day to make the world a better place.
Ample opportunities for growth, a thriving culture and coworkers who care as much as you do are just the beginning. Come work with purpose. Learn more: www.assurity.com/careers
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manages Network Support operations by:
Support and maintain LAN/WAN, VPN, and SD-WAN architectures. Oversee performance monitoring, capacity planning, and troubleshooting of network systems. Manage firewalls, switches, routers, and other critical networking components. Administrator Virtualization and Cloud Operations by:
Administer and optimize VMware and Nutanix VDI environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, and virtual machines. Manage hybrid cloud connectivity between on-premise VMware Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure. Support and maintain Azure Virtual Networks, Azure Active Directory, and Azure overall infrastructure. Supervises Server Storge and Database Support:
Maintain Windows Server and Linux environments, including patching, backup, and recovery. Manage SAN/NAS storage systems, ensuring redundancy, performance, and data integrity. Support various database technologies (such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Mongo) by ensuring proper connectivity, backup, and performance at the infrastructure level. Collaborate with database and application administrators to optimize system resources and troubleshoot infrastructure-related database performance issues. Oversee and maintain backup solutions and disaster recovery processes across physical, virtual, and database systems. Maintains and develops Security and Compliance:
Implement and enforce security policies and cloud environments. Work closely with cybersecurity teams to monitor and mitigate vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with relevant IT and data protections standards. Provides general management and technical guidance to Systems engineers and database personnel:
Supervise network engineers and systems administrators (database administrators), providing mentorship and performance guidelines. Coordinate with external vendors, ISPs, and service providers for maintenance and upgrades. Plan and manage network-related budgets, projects, and documentation. The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Five to eight years of experience in network or systems administration, with at least two years in management or lead role. Strong expertise with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi. Proficiency in Microsoft Azure management and hybrid network integration. Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and firewall configurations. Experience managing storage solutions (SAN/NAS) and windows/Linux servers. Familiarity with PowerShell or other automation/scripting tools are a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication and team leadership abilities. Strategic thinker with attention to operational efficiency and scalability. Talent required in purpose, focus, work ethic, competition, persuasion, relationship extension, team, positivity, stimulator, caring, arranger, learner. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology, or related field required, or equivalent experience. Relevant certifications (e.g., VMware, VCP, Microsoft Azure Administrator, CCNP, CompTIA Network+) or other applicable certifications preferred. PHYSICAL AND WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS
May require work in excess of 40 hours a week in order to complete functions of position. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds from floor to table height. Physical mobility sufficient to be able to crawl under desks and between equipment cabinets to attach connectors, pull cables, etc. Note: We are not currently considering applicants in CA, CO, DC, HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT, WA, for this position.
Ample opportunities for growth, a thriving culture and coworkers who care as much as you do are just the beginning. Come work with purpose. Learn more: www.assurity.com/careers
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manages Network Support operations by:
Support and maintain LAN/WAN, VPN, and SD-WAN architectures. Oversee performance monitoring, capacity planning, and troubleshooting of network systems. Manage firewalls, switches, routers, and other critical networking components. Administrator Virtualization and Cloud Operations by:
Administer and optimize VMware and Nutanix VDI environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, and virtual machines. Manage hybrid cloud connectivity between on-premise VMware Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure. Support and maintain Azure Virtual Networks, Azure Active Directory, and Azure overall infrastructure. Supervises Server Storge and Database Support:
Maintain Windows Server and Linux environments, including patching, backup, and recovery. Manage SAN/NAS storage systems, ensuring redundancy, performance, and data integrity. Support various database technologies (such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Mongo) by ensuring proper connectivity, backup, and performance at the infrastructure level. Collaborate with database and application administrators to optimize system resources and troubleshoot infrastructure-related database performance issues. Oversee and maintain backup solutions and disaster recovery processes across physical, virtual, and database systems. Maintains and develops Security and Compliance:
Implement and enforce security policies and cloud environments. Work closely with cybersecurity teams to monitor and mitigate vulnerabilities. Ensure compliance with relevant IT and data protections standards. Provides general management and technical guidance to Systems engineers and database personnel:
Supervise network engineers and systems administrators (database administrators), providing mentorship and performance guidelines. Coordinate with external vendors, ISPs, and service providers for maintenance and upgrades. Plan and manage network-related budgets, projects, and documentation. The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Five to eight years of experience in network or systems administration, with at least two years in management or lead role. Strong expertise with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi. Proficiency in Microsoft Azure management and hybrid network integration. Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and firewall configurations. Experience managing storage solutions (SAN/NAS) and windows/Linux servers. Familiarity with PowerShell or other automation/scripting tools are a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication and team leadership abilities. Strategic thinker with attention to operational efficiency and scalability. Talent required in purpose, focus, work ethic, competition, persuasion, relationship extension, team, positivity, stimulator, caring, arranger, learner. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology, or related field required, or equivalent experience. Relevant certifications (e.g., VMware, VCP, Microsoft Azure Administrator, CCNP, CompTIA Network+) or other applicable certifications preferred. PHYSICAL AND WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS
May require work in excess of 40 hours a week in order to complete functions of position. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds from floor to table height. Physical mobility sufficient to be able to crawl under desks and between equipment cabinets to attach connectors, pull cables, etc. Note: We are not currently considering applicants in CA, CO, DC, HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT, WA, for this position.