Systems and Network Administrator

Description

Brown Distributing Company (BDC) is a family-owned beverage distributor serving the Central Texas market since 1962. We distribute a wide range of quality beverage products while upholding the highest standards of service and salesmanship at all times.

 

This is a hands-on position working in our Austin office.  Remote work is not available for this position. This is a Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM role. Occasional after-hours or on-call support may be required at times.

 

The Systems & Network Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and support of BDC’s IT infrastructure, including network systems, servers, storage, and security platforms. This role serves as the primary escalation point for infrastructure-related issues and is expected to independently troubleshoot and resolve problems to maintain system reliability and uptime.

Requirements

·         3-6+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, and/or network administration

·         Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related), or equivalent work experience

·         Industry certifications (preferred)

·         Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, network, and user-facing issues

·         Working, demonstrated experience managing:

o   Enterprise network and firewall platforms (Fortigate)

o   Windows Server environments and Active Directory

·         Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and under pressure

Summary

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those required by this position and are not meant to be all inclusive:

•            Manage and support network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, and wireless access points
•          Monitor network performance to ensure secure and reliable connectivity
•          Administer and maintain Windows servers, virtual environments, and storage systems
•         Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity
•          Support endpoint protection platforms and system security controls
•          Oversee patch management and vulnerability remediation
•          Administer and support backup systems
•          Provide end-user support for company devices: Windows Laptops, iPhones, iPads, etc.
•          Assist with infrastructure-related projects, upgrades, and deployments
•          Provide technical input on hardware and software purchases

Perks

• We frequently cross-train our team members and prefer to hire from within so there is constantly opportunity for advancement (98.6% of our company leadership has been promoted from within)
• 401K with company matching
• Great insurance plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, VSP, & OneAmerica
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Gold's Gym Membership at a discounted amount
• Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $1,500 upon approval

Beverage and beer distributor serving Central Texas.