IT Network Administrator II

Overview

Our new global headquarters is conveniently located in Irvine, CA near John Wayne Airport in the Park Place development. For our onsite and hybrid employees you will be able to enjoy amenities such as access to many restaurants and shops, running trails, a fitness deck, outdoor seating, dry cleaning, car wash, free garage parking, car charging stations, shuttle service for train commuters, outdoor games like bocce, horseshoes, gaming tables, pickle ball, and basketball. For more information on Park Place visit parkplaceirvine.com.

Who we are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that's here to stay! With our company's history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.

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The Position

Administer the Cisco network switches and wireless infrastructure equipment. Respond to support requests related to the IT infrastructure issues. Analyze and resolve Infrastructure hardware issues in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

li">Network Administrator:90%

• li">Administer multiple systems (Cisco switches, Cisco Wireless LAN controllers, DNS/DHCP on various platforms), and act as Tier 1 and 2 escalation point for the IT Client Services Team for issues with the LAN/WAN environment.
• li">Work with IT Client Services team to setup printers and activate additional network ports for users.
• li">Install, configure, maintain, and trace/correct faults in network devices and cabling.
• li">Upgrade Cisco switch/route hardware to the latest recommended releases to mitigate security risks.
• li">Manage IP address allocation and tracking in IP Address Management (IPAM) tools.
• li">Perform troubleshooting at all OSI layers including routing issues.
• li">Utilize IT Operations Management tools (SolarWinds, etc.) to monitor environment and respond to and resolve issues in a timely fashion for affected nodes, links, and sites.
• li">Open and monitor vendor support cases.
• li">Provide real-time support during changes as needed.
• li">Participate in after-hours on-call rotation for Network Operations groups as well as for network functional team escalations.
• li">Opens and monitor support cases with our vendors as required, with a focus on Cisco TAC.

Compliance and Documentation: 10%

• Ensure adherence to network configuration and compliance standards.
• Create and update documentation and diagrams including use of Microsoft Visio.
• Proven knowledge of Cisco LAN technologies, including routing protocols, VLANS and IP subnetting.
• Working knowledge of subnet masking, TCP/IP, and various network protocols.
• Working knowledge of Cisco WLAN technologies including controllers, access points, Cisco Prime AND 802.11 fundamentals.
• Good working knowledge of network cabling infrastructure and specifications including copper and fiber optic.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritize the given tasks and finish tasks on time.

Qualifications

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is preferred. Associates (2-year) degree plus certification could be substituted with additional experience. Certification alone with more extensive experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirements
• 2+ years as hands-on Network Administrator supporting a large, globally-distributed networks, including data centers us required.
• Applicants with an Associate or no degree will typically need 3+ or 4+ years if experience
• CCNA: Routing and Switching (R&S) certification is required (current and valid)
• CCNP: Routing and Switching (R&S) certification is preferred

Other Requirements:

• This role will be Hybrid (3 days per week: Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday onsite)

The salary range of $76,000 - $127,000 is just one component of Panasonic's total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum.

Our Principles:

Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude

What we offer:

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.

• We offer flexible-hybrid work opportunities.
• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive unlimited PTO. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year plus a paid company-wide shut down in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year.
• Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1
• Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporation.

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