Network & Systems Specialist

The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products to meet the demand for growing communities.

Since 1946, we've relied on our talented and dedicated team members to provide reliable products with personalized service.

We're hiring a Network and Systems Specialist to join County Materials in Astatula, Florida

Job Summary:
The Network and Systems Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and managing both local and wide area networks.

As part of the corporate technology team, this position serves as the on-site extension of the Infrastructure, Operations, and Enterprise Applications teams based in Marathon, WI, with a focus on ensuring maximum system uptime and user support.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:


* Design and implement new network solutions and improve the efficiency of existing networks


* Install, configure, and support network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, proxy servers, and WAN technologies


* Procure network equipment and coordinate with subcontractors for installations


* Configure firewalls, routing, and switching to optimize network performance and security


* Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to maximize uptime


* Install, configure, and support user devices, including computers and mobile devices, along with enterprise applications


* Provide in-person and remote support, training, and administration of cloud and on-prem collaboration tools (e.g., Office 365)


* Plan and execute scheduled system upgrades


* Investigate and resolve network issues in a timely manner


* Support network administration across various IT projects


* Report on network performance and operational status


* Perform other duties as assigned

COUNTY Core Competencies: The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:


* Integrity & Organizational Awareness


* Customer First Focus


* Results Driven Orientation


* Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration


* Problem Solving & Decision Making


* Creativity & Innovation

Job-Based Competencies:


* Linux / Windows Systems


* Networking


* Cloud (AWS / Azure / Microsoft 365)


* Automation (Scripting / Infrastructure as Code)


* System Design


* Hardware & Security


* Incident & Root Cause Analysis


* Written & Verbal Communication


* Customer Service


* Collaboration & Cross-Team Influence


* Mentoring & Technical Leadership


* Change Management & Learning Agility

Experience & Qualifications:


* Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.


* 5-10 years of relevant experience.


* Experience with Microsoft Windows, mobile platforms (iOS), productivity tools (Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform); Microsoft Azure / Office 365 certifications preferred.


* Strong networking...