ABOUT HAWKINS

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands of organizations across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

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ABOUT THE JOB

Responsibilities:

Network Design & Implementation

• Plans and supports the network and computing infrastructure for growth and future enhancement.
• Ensures that network security and performance are fully considered in all designs.

Network Troubleshooting & Support

• Perform troubleshooting analysis of servers, workstations, and associated systems.
• Documents network problems and resolution for future reference

Systems Management

• Monitors system and infrastructure performance and implements performance tuning options
• Manage user accounts, global policies, permissions, email, anti-virus, anti-spam
• Install, Maintain, Administer, Troubleshoot Cisco switches and routers
• Windows based servers and PCs * Azure Cloud infrastructure * LAN/WAN: Racks, switches, routers, firewalls, network services, etc...
• Exchange/AD/SQL Servers
• Wide variety of Microsoft, industry specific and other software platforms
• Smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices * Virtualized server, data center, and disaster recovery environments 1 Sr. Infrastructure and Security Manager2
• VoIP phone system
• IPSec/SSL VPN configuration
• Voice and data cable troubleshooting
• Phone and internet services
• System back-up and restore software

ABOUT YOU

• College degree in the field of computer science or software engineering
• 8-10years'work experience
• Certifications: MCSE/MCITP, CCNP,VMware, etc.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of networking protocols/concepts such as OSPF, BGP, STP, 802.1p/DSCP, VLAN's, etc.
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewall devices
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
• Experience with VMwarevSphere, NSX, NSX ALB (Avi Networks) Horizon, etc. Experience with advanced storage systems like PURE storage, or similar systems from EMC, IBM, HP,and NetApp.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Extreme Networks,Veeam, is a plus, but not required.

Personal Attributes:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to present ideas and solutions in business-friendly and user-friendly language

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, climb stairs and climb ladders.

TRAVEL

Travel up to 15%

WORK FOR THE BEST

Hawkins offers a competitive compensation and benefit package and is an award-winning employer and organization! Learn more about us at . (NASDAQ: HWKN)

Req: 2025-002

All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.