IT Network Administrator I

Are you a tech-savvy professional with a passion for optimizing network infrastructures? We are seeking a skilled IT Network Administrator I to join our team. As a vital member of our IT department, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless connectivity and robust security across our network ecosystem. If you excel in a dynamic environment and have a knack for network configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our forward-thinking organization.

Who is Meissner?

The goal at Meissner is to be more than simply good; it is to be extraordinary. Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary people.

Meissner as a group is passionate about helping our clients manufacture lifesaving and life enhancing drugs, therapies, and vaccines. We develop, manufacture, supply and service advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems worldwide.

We know that when you are passionate about what you do, it’s more than just a job.

Meissner is focused on the development of the whole individual, and we have programs and tools in place to help us stay at our best mentally and physically. In alignment with our commitment to support the growth and development of the whole individual, Meissner has inaugurated a Learning and Development department to solely focus on cultivating our team. When you grow, we grow.

How you will make an impact:

• Monitor network performance, alerts and alarms.
• Triage and respond to manufacturing operations and end-user support for issues involving network connections, routes, firewall rules, etc.
• Responsible for responding to Network Security incidents with the IT Security team when needed.
• Perform routine configuration updates, backups, and firmware patches for switches and access points.
• Work collaboratively with all Meissner departments to perform various network deployments and test projects.
• Maintain networks and systems including software, VPNs, routers, and other network equipment, both virtual and physical.
• Cisco Telephony Systems administration.
• Install, update, upgrade, configure, and deploy networking equipment at all locations.
• Maintain and improve network performance utilizing new technology and/or improved configurations.
• Coordinate and communicate off-hours maintenance and upgrades with the IT Operations Leaders.
• Maintain and create accurate and easy-to-follow IT documentation for the environment.
• Performs in-place network infrastructure upgrades.
• Adhere to change management and security policies for routine tasks.
• Support the Company needs in all network-related (new sites, new connections, connection upgrades, etc.).

This is an on-site role based out of our headquarters in Camarillo, CA.

The skills and experience you’ll need:

• Comp TIA or equivalent, Associate degree or equivalent in IT, Computer Science, or relevant field preferred or equivalent hand-on experience.
• 1 year of network support or help desk experience.
• Must be fluent with MS Office software and a working knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, operating systems, and equipment as well as cloud technologies.
• Strong knowledge and skill with Cisco appliances (switches, routers, firewalls, access points, etc.)
• Fluent in networking technologies and practices.
• Deep knowledge of the Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint, IIS Web administration, SSL certificates, domain management, Microsoft Office applications, Printing technologies and connectivity.
• Knowledge and understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V), thin clients and RDP.
• Scripting languages such as PowerShell, VBScript, batch files, etc.
• Familiarity with Linux and other Operating systems.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional certification in Routing and Switching required. Certification in Data Center Preferred.
• Must have excellent English Language written and verbal communication skills with customer service orientation.

Work Environment

Filter Production is performed in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment. Powder free gloves, face masks, hairnets, gowns, and shoe covers must be worn. Shorts, loose, or baggy clothing is not permitted. Makeup, hair styling products, soiled, fuzzy or frayed clothing must not be worn into the cleanroom. Because smokers continue to shed thousands of smoke particles even hours after smoking a cigarette and these particles will damage our products, only nonsmokers are permitted to enter or work in the cleanroom.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

What we can offer you:

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans
• Additional Perks- HQ Onsite Full Gym, Ultramodern Coffee Bars, Free EV Charging Stations, Employee Discounts
• 401k, Profit Sharing, 401k Advisory Services
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Holiday

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Meissner is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

US BASE PAY SCALE $33.33 - $39.54/hr

The base pay scale for this role is what Meissner reasonably expects to pay for the position although actual pay may vary from this scale depending on an applicant's experience.