IT Network Administrator

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

As an IT Network Administrator, you will ensure optimal network availability, performance, and data integrity. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and security of Stryker's network, utilizing a solid understanding of networking concepts, hardware, software, and security protocols.

Who We Want:

Self-directed imitators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

Curious learners. People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to be ready for what's next.

What You Will Do:

• Install, configure, and maintain network equipment, such as routers, switches, firewalls, UPS's, and other hardware.
• Package and ship configured equipment to remote sites, when necessary.
• Monitor network performance to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshoot network issues and outages promptly.
• Maintain network security protocols and measures to protect the network against unauthorized access and data breaches.
• Enforce security policies and access controls.
• Perform regular network maintenance tasks, including updates and patches.
• Implement network infrastructure to meet organizational needs.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Manage network-related software, such as operating systems and network applications.
• Maintain inventory of network assets and their configurations.
• Provide technical support to end-users regarding network-related issues.
• Test and update configuration backups regularly to ensure data integrity.
• Maintain accurate records of network configurations, changes, and incidents.
• Maintain network schematic diagrams.
• Prepare reports on network performance, security, and usage.
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services are delivered in line with expectation to ensure successful delivery of services.
• Follow company procedures and ITIL best practice for Change, Incident, Capacity and Problem management.
• Ensure that the network infrastructure complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements including but not limited to FDA, SOX, ISO regulatory authorities. Coordinate, prepare and respond to all IT audit requests and resolve any audit findings.

What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (i.e., Computer Science, Information Technology) or equivalent work experience required.
• Current Cisco CCNA, PCNSE or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• ITIL v3 foundation or higher qualification preferred.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to implement Cisco LAN, WAN, WLAN and Palo Alto Firewalls highly preferred.
• Applied technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including the OSI model and TCP/IP preferred.
• Experience of Data Centre environment, Nexus Switching, and F5 load balancing desirable preferred.
• Experience of delivering network infrastructure in a regulated manufacturing environment and manufacturing systems preferred.
• Experience of cloud networking preferred.
• Experience of deploying SD-WAN preferred.
• Applied knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws preferred.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.