Network Administrator I

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:
Implements projects in the areas of LAN connectivity, integration, data security, performance, support and training. May also be responsible for voice and data services on various platforms

Responsibilities:
* Evaluate LAN hardware, software and services to support Division requirements for connectivity, integration, data security and performance
* Install/Test new software and hardware
* Work with Facilities Department on office and equipment moves
* Manage VPN access, pagers, cabling and connectors installation
* Support and train end users in all shift production atmosphere and support weekend work as needed
* Provide support of Windows backend services (email, DNS, DHCP, etc.) and Network Hardware
* Work with designs and programs for Software applications
* Perform software maintenance including upgrades, configuration changes and patches
* Maintain backups and backup procedures
* Support LAN performance analysis and forecasting
* Manage data, including archival/removal or outdated/unused files
* May work with external customers relative to installing customer networks
* Coordinate the evaluation, recommendation and procurement for hardware and software
* Assist users in daily network problems
* Optimize PC and LAN hardware/software configurations
* Support Inter-network connectivity
* Plan and implement Disaster Recovery
* Define and enforce Company Data Security policies
* Diagnose and find resolutions to hardware/software problems
* Establish LAN/Server Performance Analysis and Forecasting
* Assist in establishing and implementing LAN policies, procedures and standards
* Minimal travel may be required for training purposes, approximately 5% of which may include overnight travel
* All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.

Other information:
* 3-5+ years of systems network experience
* Leadership position at a small site; Multiple or large site (600+ employees and associated revenue/customer base
* Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including day, overnight and international travel, as required
* Proficient skills to trouble shoot, interpret, analyze and implement improvements to all network issues
* Effective organization and prioritization skills
* Effective interpersonal skills
* Proven ability to complete projects in a timely manner
* Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
* Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism when representing the company
* Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills
* Ability to work individually or in teams
* Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools
* Ability to travel day and overnight, as required
* Participate in a continuous improvement activity with complete documentation, including a follow up review with the team in a presentation format

Education:

Geographical Location: Texas: Austin

Physical Location: Austin, TX

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0730-1630

Full Time

Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com.