Network Administrator II

Network Administrator II

Location: Hybrid remote with periodic travel to the Delmarva area office locations as needed, residing in DE, MD, PA, with reasonable driving distance to Dover, DE

What makes us great:

At the heart of our Company is a dedication to delivering energy that drives progress. We put people first, work to keep them safe and build trusting relationships.

Your role in our success will be…

The Network Administrator II is responsible for designing, maintaining and installing the company’s enterprise infrastructure. Additionally, this involves ensuring the availability and security of the enterprise to support the business’s growth strategy.

What you’ll be working on…

- Designing, deploying and maintaining a diverse set of technology that is both on-premise and cloud based, including LAN, WAN, VPN and wireless networks.

- Configuration and support of the company’s enterprise Cisco environment, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems.

- Stay updated on the latest infrastructure trends to ensure the environment remains current and competitive; maintaining an appropriate skill level to be able to execute deliverables effectively.

- Participate in regular DR planning and testing to ensure network continuity in the case of an emergency.

- Working with the Networking Manager to ensure services meet all aspects of the business needs.

- Working within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure.

- Reviewing and monitoring service provider billings; communicating with service providers to resolve billing errors, discrepancies and authorized (portal) access.

- Establishing a stable and scalable networking environment by designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing applicable standards.

- Maximizing network performance by monitoring; troubleshooting network problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating on network optimization.

- Liaising with vendors and other internal personnel ensuring service levels are met and problem resolution processes are defined and adhered to.

- Providing regular reports on the network operational status, including compliance status with applicable security framework.

- Managed Service Delivery management, including Incident, Problem, Change, Release and Request Management

Who you are...

- High School Diploma required

- Five years of experience in network administration role

- CCNA, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist preferred

Benefits/what’s in it for you?

- Competitive base salary

- Fantastic opportunities for career growth

- Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere

- Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities

- Monthly recognition events

- Endless wellness initiatives and community events

- Robust and customizable benefit packages-choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and MORE!

- Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time!

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email careers@chpk.com.