Network and Security Administrator

Make a Difference With Your Skills in Network and Security!

Are you ready to use your expertise in network and security to support a mission that saves lives? Join our team at AHS, where every day we work to create a more humane world for animals and the people who love them. Caring for animals isn’t just what we do - it’s who we are.

We’re seeking a Network and Security Administrator to bring additional technical expertise to our growing IT team. In this role, you’ll help enhance and mature our network infrastructure and security posture, actively contributing to the design and implementation of new systems and tools. You’ll collaborate closely with our external security partners, play a key role in shaping the organization’s security strategy, and lead critical initiatives that protect both our organization and the communities we serve.

Pay: $80,000-95,000 annually based on experience

Job Summary:

The Network and Security Administrator is responsible for managing and securing the organization’s network infrastructure and systems. This role ensures network availability, performance, and security by proactively monitoring, maintaining, and improving core network services and cybersecurity controls. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional with strong troubleshooting skills and a security-first mindset, capable of supporting a growing organization with a lean IT team.

Benefits: (see additional details below)

• Health, dental, vision insurance and more! 
• 15+ days of paid time off in your first year 
• 9 paid holidays + 4 floating holidays per full calendar year
• 401k retirement plan

Schedule: Full-time; 40 hour/week role

Location: Hybrid - 1 day every other week on site required. Access to reliable internet, ability to prioritize work independently, and foster relationships while working in a hybrid (remote and in-person) environment is required. Must live in or have easy access to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and be available for on-site interactions at all AHS locations. 

Application Requirements:  Please include a cover letter.

Essential Functions:

Network Administration

• Design, configure, and maintain network hardware, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance and ensure availability for users across multiple sites.
• Implement and manage network segmentation to support security and scalability.
• Maintain documentation of network topology, configurations, and procedures.

Security Administration

• Manage and maintain security tools including firewalls, endpoint protection, MDR\EDR partner and Phishing tests.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and remediate findings.
• Implement and enforce security policies, including access control, password standards, and MFA.
• Monitor for threats, incidents, and unusual activity; lead initial incident response and escalate as necessary.

Support Capacity:

• Provide Tier 2/3 escalation support for network and security-related issues.
• Partner with help desk and systems administrator to resolve incidents quickly.
• Maintain regular system backups and disaster recovery readiness for critical infrastructure.

• Recommend and implement network and security improvements to align with organizational growth.
• Participate in IT roadmap planning and support strategic projects, such as system upgrades or adding in new capabilities
• Educate staff on security awareness and best practices.

Communication and Culture:

• Provide a customer-oriented approach, communicating at all stages of ticket.
• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with customers, other employees, and volunteers.
• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion to make AHS a welcoming environment for all.

Additional Information:

Schedule and Attendance:

• Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours.
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings, all staff meetings, and one-on-one meetings with direct leader.
• Must be able to travel to a different work site based on department needs
• May be required to attend occasional off-site meetings and events.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office/desk based.
• Adjacent animal shelter areas may be humid, noisy, or odorous.

Requirements

Experience:

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