
Systems & Network Administrator
Modern Disposal Services, Inc.
Buffalo, NY
Information Technology
Title: Systems & Network Administrator Reports to: IT Manager
Direct Reports: N/A
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Systems and Network Administrator who can help maintain and enhance our Azure, Meraki, VMware, and SonicWall environments. The Systems and Network Administrator will be responsible for supporting and maintaining Modern Disposal’s servers, networks, cloud services, and critical systems across multiple facilities. This role will provide advanced technical support, implement infrastructure improvements, and ensure the reliability and security of our operational technology. This individual will also be responsible for resolving Help Desk tickets.
Main Responsibilities
Benefits At Modern
Direct Reports: N/A
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Systems and Network Administrator who can help maintain and enhance our Azure, Meraki, VMware, and SonicWall environments. The Systems and Network Administrator will be responsible for supporting and maintaining Modern Disposal’s servers, networks, cloud services, and critical systems across multiple facilities. This role will provide advanced technical support, implement infrastructure improvements, and ensure the reliability and security of our operational technology. This individual will also be responsible for resolving Help Desk tickets.
Main Responsibilities
- You will be required to provide technical support to Desktop PCs, Laptops, Tablets, Smart Phones, Desk telephony, AV equipment, Comms room devices/activities, network cabling, software installation, troubleshooting and any other related technology
- Provide a high level of customer satisfaction and extremely strong communicator both verbal and written, emphasis on quality over quantity
- Support includes specification, installation, and testing of computer systems and peripherals within established standards and guidelines. Activities require interaction with application software and operating systems to diagnose and resolve unique, non-recurring problems
- Work self-sufficiently to perform fault diagnostics, deliver user requirements, while maintaining standards and SLAs
- Accurately testing, identifying, preparing, repairing, resolving, and documenting end user technical issues relating to Desktop support. Devices include, but are not limited to desktop PC, micro PC, thin client, laptop, tablet, smartphone, desk equipment, cabling, printers and MFDs
- Customer ticketing is worked upon ensuring the timely delivery of service, along with users facing updates
- To provide infrastructure administration functions such as cable runs, cable termination, switch and firewall configuration, patch management
- Provide on-site cover as part of a shift arrangement and support remote offices when required
- Troubleshooting and resolving software issues; OS Imaging/reimaging and associated systems administration activities
- Capable of installing, removing, maintaining, monitoring of IT technologies
- Capable of troubleshooting issues with an end-user device, including all hardware, operating system, driver, or client application challenges
- Ability to document end to end workflows to ensure easy resolution of future incidents or tickets
- Capable of deploying or redeploying required OS images and builds (as well as, future images/builds on compatible legacy hardware (Example: Win10, Win7, etc.)
- 24x7 availability, to be provided for the duration of a major Incident
- Capable of offering remote and on-site technical services (proactive and reactive) to the Customer and its associates
- IT Software/Hardware Asset Management
- Excellent skills in user IT infrastructure – desktops, laptops, printers, handhelds, smartphone and A/V equipment
- Strong technical skills in Microsoft Windows 11 (including legacy versions), Office 365, Teams, and other well-known applications
- Administration experience of Azure, Intune, MS Active Directory users & groups, policies and management concepts
- Solid understanding of LAN / WAN technologies and hardware
- Ability to interact with customers to ensure that the service is polite, efficient and responsive service is provided
- A self-starter with ability to work on their own initiative. Can bring solutions to the team with little direction
- To work through issues analytically to a successful conclusion
- 3–5+ years of professional experience in systems or network administration
- Hands-on experience with:
- Microsoft Azure / Azure AD / Microsoft 365
- Cisco Meraki switches and security appliances
- VMware ESXi / vCenter
- SonicWall firewalls & VPN
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
- Proficiency with networking technologies: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, VPNs
- Experience troubleshooting servers, network and cloud-integrated systems
Benefits At Modern
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings with Employer Match
- Health Savings Accounts
- Voluntary Insurance Products
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Direct Deposit/Electronic Paystubs
- Discount Memberships
- Company-Sponsored Events
About the company
Company website•Environmental Services
Modern is your number one source for Waste and Recycling Management. We take pride in our commitment to the environment and educating the community about proper waste management. We are dedicated to educating our community for a better tomorrow. As a locally owned and operated business, we are committed to the environment by utilizing innovative green power and building partnerships with local businesses. With over 600 employees in Western New York and Southern Ontario, we are able to provide top of the line services and strong career opportunities.









