Lakeshirts
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented
Network Administrator
to join our IT team. This role is responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing our network infrastructure across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has experience with networks, firewalls, switches, servers, and user administration in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
Location:
On-Site Position, based at our HQ in Detroit Lakes, MN
Schedule:
Monday - Friday | 8a - 5p
Pay:
$22-$25/hour based on experience
Benefits:
Lakeshirts offers a fun, creative, and team-driven culture where employees are empowered to grow and thrive. We provide competitive pay with daily pay options, comprehensive insurance benefits, up to 22 paid days off in the first year, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, and unique perks like an onsite cafeteria, a relaxed dress code and more.
Essential Job Functions
Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure, Wi-Fi, and VPN connections
Manage firewalls, switches, access points, and related network hardware
Administer Active Directory, group policies, user access, and permissions
Monitor network performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Ensure network security through patching, updates, and best practices
Assist in server maintenance, backups, disaster recovery planning, and data integrity tasks
Maintain documentation of network architecture, equipment, configurations, and procedures
Collaborate with IT team members to support projects and ongoing initiatives
Assist with evaluating new technologies to enhance network reliability and security
Provide tier‑2/3 support for escalated technical issues
Qualifications
2- or 4‑year degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, Computer Science, or related field preferred
Proven experience as a Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, or similar role
Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
Experience with firewalls, switches, and routing (Meraki, Cisco, or similar)
Familiarity with Windows Server environments and virtualization (Hyper‑V, VMware, etc.)
Understanding of security best practices, monitoring tools, and backup systems
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Functions & Industries Information Technology
Apparel & Fashion
Cognitive & Physical Requirements Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.
Physical Demands: Occasionally (1%-33%): Stand, lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, crawl, reach above/below shoulder, lift/carry 10-50 lbs; Frequently (34%-66%): Walk, sit.
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Network Administrator
to join our IT team. This role is responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing our network infrastructure across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has experience with networks, firewalls, switches, servers, and user administration in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
Location:
On-Site Position, based at our HQ in Detroit Lakes, MN
Schedule:
Monday - Friday | 8a - 5p
Pay:
$22-$25/hour based on experience
Benefits:
Lakeshirts offers a fun, creative, and team-driven culture where employees are empowered to grow and thrive. We provide competitive pay with daily pay options, comprehensive insurance benefits, up to 22 paid days off in the first year, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, and unique perks like an onsite cafeteria, a relaxed dress code and more.
Essential Job Functions
Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure, Wi-Fi, and VPN connections
Manage firewalls, switches, access points, and related network hardware
Administer Active Directory, group policies, user access, and permissions
Monitor network performance and identify opportunities for improvement
Ensure network security through patching, updates, and best practices
Assist in server maintenance, backups, disaster recovery planning, and data integrity tasks
Maintain documentation of network architecture, equipment, configurations, and procedures
Collaborate with IT team members to support projects and ongoing initiatives
Assist with evaluating new technologies to enhance network reliability and security
Provide tier‑2/3 support for escalated technical issues
Qualifications
2- or 4‑year degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, Computer Science, or related field preferred
Proven experience as a Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, or similar role
Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
Experience with firewalls, switches, and routing (Meraki, Cisco, or similar)
Familiarity with Windows Server environments and virtualization (Hyper‑V, VMware, etc.)
Understanding of security best practices, monitoring tools, and backup systems
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Functions & Industries Information Technology
Apparel & Fashion
Cognitive & Physical Requirements Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.
Physical Demands: Occasionally (1%-33%): Stand, lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, crawl, reach above/below shoulder, lift/carry 10-50 lbs; Frequently (34%-66%): Walk, sit.
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