System/Network Administrator (Hybrid)

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking System/Network Administrator for our Los Angeles, CA office. 

Why Hazen and Sawyer:

• Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water."
• Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management.
• We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity.
• We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed.
• We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.
• A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals. 
• Option to Include: Specifications about your region/office/team.

Key Responsibilities:

The System/Network Administrator is responsible for maintaining, configuring, and ensuring the reliable operation of our systems, which includes servers, networks, security, backups, and cloud services.

• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including hardware, system software, applications, and all configurations.
• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications, keeping systems updated with the latest software patches.
• Administer and maintain virtualized environments (e.g., Hyper-V, Citrix) and cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Monitor network performance and security to identify and resolve issues proactively, test for weaknesses, and ensure network availability.
• Troubleshoot network and system problems reported by end-users, resolving hardware and software issues.
• Perform regular data backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and passwords, particularly within Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Entra.
• Implement and maintain security measures, including anti-virus, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Analyze and recommend changes to improve system and network configurations, determining hardware and software requirements.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation of the network and system infrastructure.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical skills:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Server and client operating systems.
  • Experience with Linux administration is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Sonicwall or similar networking equipment (routers, switches, firewalls).
  • Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP) and services (DNS, DHCP).
  • Experience with virtualization and cloud technologies.
  • Experience managing and maintaining Microsoft Active Directory/Entra.
  • Familiarity with security tools and best practices.
• Soft skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Experience: 

• 5+ years of experience in a system or network administration role.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans).
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
• Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support.
• Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships.
• Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location.