Network Administrator

Salary: $85,000 – $95,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced Network Administrator to manage, maintain and optimise our enterprise network infrastructure, production equipment connectivity and IT systems.

The role is responsible for ensuring the availability, security, reliability and performance of the company's network environment, including the integration and ongoing support of digital production systems, ERP systems, file servers, business applications, cloud services and other IT infrastructure.

The successful candidate will also administer and maintain connectivity across more than a dozen computers and other networked devices, configure and manage user access in accordance with company policies, and roactively monitor, maintain and enhance the IT environment to support secure and efficient business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the organisation’s network infrastructure, including LAN,

WAN, wireless networks, internet connectivity and associated hardware and software.

• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot network connections for production equipment, including digital printers, cutters, laser cutting and engraving systems.

• Optimise connectivity between production equipment, design systems, servers, storage platforms and business applications.

• Manage network security systems, including firewalls, VPNs, access controls and security monitoring.

• Monitor network performance, availability and capacity, proactively identifying and resolving infrastructure issues.

• Manage and maintain Microsoft 365, cloud services, Windows-based systems, ERP systems, file servers and associated IT infrastructure, including system

administration, upgrades, performance optimisation, backup, recovery and security management.

• Maintain server and storage infrastructure, ensuring data security, availability and integrity through effective backup, access control and antivirus protection.

• Support technology improvement projects, including system integration, network expansion and infrastructure upgrades.

• Perform troubleshooting, root cause analysis and resolution of complex network and system issues.

• Maintain IT documentation, network records and operational procedures.

• Support communication systems, including VoIP and business connectivity solutions.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in network administration, IT infrastructure management or a similar technical role.

• Diploma or higher qualification

• Experience with industrial production equipment network integration or manufacturing technology environments will be highly regarded.

• Strong technical knowledge of Windows Server, cloud platforms, network infrastructure, LAN/WAN environments and network security.

• Experience managing network hardware, servers, backups, virtualization and system monitoring solutions.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues independently.

• Strong understanding of network optimization, security practices and continuous improvement processes.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to document technical solutions and work independently.