Network Administrator I (International)

Intelligent Technical Solutions
Regional
Remote

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in Tier 3 escalation support and automation within IT services environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in Tier 3 escalation support and automation in IT services environments
    — “Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for technicians, engineers, and operational teams.”
  • Individuals with strong Windows Server and networking expertise, including firewall and virtualization platforms
    — “Strong experience administering Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related infrastructure services.”
  • Professionals who have mentored others and driven technical training initiatives
    — “Partner with Team Leads and managers to identify skill gaps and develop technicians into Tier 2-level engineers.”

Things to consider

  • Proactive work outside regular business hours in PST is required after training
    — “Schedule will be finalized after the training period, with shifts outside the regular business hours.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to meet specific home office technical requirements
    — “A home office set up that meets the following: Computer: A working computer with a minimum of 8GB RAM...”

How to stand out

  • Highlight automation projects and documentation improvements in your resume and interview responses
    — “Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to reduce manual workloads.”
  • Emphasize your experience with Windows Server environments and networking protocols
    — “Strong background in networking, with hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting VPNs, VLANs, firewalls, switches, and network connectivity issues.”
  • Demonstrate your command of scripting tools like PowerShell or Python in your interview and resume
    — “Working knowledge of scripting and automation technologies such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar tools.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • manage escalations
  • drive automation
  • mentor technicians
  • reduce operational noise
Typical background
network administrationIT supportsystems administration

Skills & requirements

Required

Network AdministrationAutomationScriptingDocumentationMentorship

Preferred

MSP EnvironmentConnectwise PSA And RMM Platforms

Stack & domain

Windows ServerActive DirectoryGroup PolicyDNSDHCPNetworkingVpnsVlansFirewallsSwitchesNetwork ConnectivityVirtualizationVmware VsphereMicrosoft Hyper-vMicrosoft 365ScriptingAutomationPowershellPythonBash

About the role

Original posting from Intelligent Technical Solutions via Greenhouse

Job Description

The Proactive Team Network Administrator serves as a senior technical resource, responsible for managing escalations, driving automation, and ensuring high-quality proactive service delivery. This role focuses on reducing operational noise through automation, maintaining robust documentation, and mentoring technicians to elevate technical performance and client satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

Proactive Monitoring & Alerts

Design, implement, and refine processes for handling proactive service alerts (patching, disk space, antivirus, hardware/software alerts).

Ensure alerts are actionable, efficient, and tied to measurable KPIs.

Proactively address recurring issues to minimize escalations and maintain high service standards.

Mentorship & Escalation Support

Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for technicians, engineers, and operational teams.

Partner with Team Leads and managers to identify skill gaps and develop technicians into Tier 2-level engineers.

Deliver technical training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and hands-on guidance to improve technical competency across teams.

Automation & Scripting

Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to reduce manual workloads.

Lead adoption of automation best practices across the team.

Documentation

Create and maintain SOPs, knowledge base entries, and technical guidelines.

Ensure documentation meets internal standards and industry best practices.

Collaboration & Strategy

Partner with the Proactive Service Manager and operations leaders to align technical initiatives with business objectives.

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of proactive solutions.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Demonstrated technical leadership experience within an IT services, cybersecurity, systems administration, network administration, or similar technical support environment.

Proven expertise in handling Tier 3 escalations across diverse server environments, including setup, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting. 

Strong experience administering Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and related infrastructure services. 

Strong background in networking, with hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting VPNs, VLANs, firewalls, switches, and network connectivity issues. 

Experience supporting and troubleshooting virtualization platforms, including VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V. 

Experience supporting and administering Microsoft 365 environments. 

Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and manage technical documentation, standards, and operational procedures. 

Excellent problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and technical project leadership skills. 

Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to mentor technicians and collaborate effectively across teams. 

Minimum of five years of experience in IT support, systems administration, network administration, or a related technical role. 

Working knowledge of scripting and automation technologies such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar tools.

Preferred: 

Experience working within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) environment

Hands-on administration with ConnectWise PSA and RMM platforms.

Job KPIs

Tech Utilization % 

Proactive Alert Documentation Compliance % 

Proactive Board SLA Compliance % 

Escalation Resolution Rate % 

Average Age of Escalated Tickets

Job Requirements:

A home office set up that meets the following:

Computer: A working computer with a minimum of 8GB RAM and one of the following:

Windows 11 with an Intel i5 or i7 (8th generation or newer), or

AMD Ryzen 5 or 7 (2000 series or newer), or

macOS 12 or newer.

Internet: Stable internet connection with at least 25 Mbps download and upload speeds.

Audio Equipment: A quality headset with a noise-cancellation feature for meetings.

Mobile Device: A smartphone capable of installing the Microsoft Authenticator app.

Webcam: An HD webcam for video calls.

2nd Monitor 

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) if using a desktop (Not needed if using a laptop)

A very strong cultural fit the ITS way (Our core values will be discussed during the interview) 

Excellent command of the English language both spoken and written 

Able to work full time 40 hours a week:

Reactive - Normal Business hours from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Pacific Standard Time (PST) from Monday to Friday.

Proactive - Schedule will be finalized after the training period, with shifts outside the regular business hours.

Able to pass our online behavior and cognitive assessments. 

Preferably have at least 2 of the following certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, 3cx Basic Certified Engineer.

Able to provide NBI Clearance (for PH applicants).

Compensation:

Pay rate starts at $14.37/hr and may vary by experience and location.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Plans / HMO (Employee & Dependent/s)

Life Insurance

Flexible Benefit Reimbursement (Dental/Vision/Mental Health/Wellness/Government Contributions)

Paid Time Off (starts at 15 days per year)

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid US Holiday

Night Shift Bonus

Health & Wellness Program

Company-paid training and certification

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