Network Administrator

Pan-Oston • Full-time • Bowling Green, KY, USA • 5d ago

Own Your Future at Pan-Oston

100% Employee-Owned • Bowling Green, KY

At Pan-Oston, you’re more than an employee — you’re an owner. For over 50 years, we’ve built retail solutions for some of North America’s biggest brands while building careers people are proud of.

Why Join Us?

Employee Ownership (ESOP) – Share in the company’s success
Work-Life Balance – Flex time for life’s important moments
Family-Focused Benefits – Childcare assistance & family coverage
Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement & advancement opportunities
Supportive Culture – A team built on respect, community, and integrity
Growing Company – Backed by a $10M facility expansion in Bowling Green

Benefits Include

Competitive Pay
Health Insurance
FREE Dental & Vision for Employee & Family
PTO, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Employee Assistance Program
Gym Membership Discounts

Build More Than Products — Build a Career You Can Own.

Now Hiring:

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Position Summary

The Network Administrator provides hands-on support for Pan-Oston’s network, servers, and day-to-day IT infrastructure, helping maintain reliable and secure operations across office, warehouse, and manufacturing areas. The role works closely with the Manager of IT & Business Applications, other staff, and outside service providers to troubleshoot issues, maintain systems, and support improvements.

Key Responsibilities — Network & Infrastructure

Support, maintain, and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks, switches, firewalls, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and related connectivity.
Monitor network and system availability; investigate outages, resolve common performance issues, and escalate complex problems as needed.
Assist with Windows Server maintenance, updates, virtualization, storage, and planned infrastructure upgrades.
Support reliable network connectivity for office, warehouse, manufacturing, and approved third-party systems.

Systems Administration & User Services

Perform routine Active Directory administration, including user accounts, security groups, permissions, and basic Group Policy support.
Assist with troubleshooting on-premises Microsoft Exchange email, mobile connectivity, and related services alongside vendors or the MSP.
Provide technical support for computers, printers, connectivity, and infrastructure-related requests; communicate progress and resolution.
Help maintain IT asset records, perform equipment replacements, and identify routine hardware or software needs.

Security, Backup & Business Continuity

Follow established security procedures for patching, endpoint protection, access controls, and reporting suspected vulnerabilities.
Monitor backup results, report failures, and assist with file or system restores and recovery testing.
Support incident response, approved changes, and recovery procedures under the direction of IT management.

Documentation, Vendors & Operational Discipline

Maintain practical, up-to-date network diagrams, equipment lists, system configurations, and basic troubleshooting procedures.
Record support requests, changes, and resolutions in the designated ticketing or documentation system.
Work with the managed service provider, internet/telecom providers, vendors, and internal departments to resolve technical issues.
Share knowledge and document recurring tasks so systems can be supported during absences and transitions.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience; bachelor’s preferred
2–4 years of experience in IT support, network administration, or systems administration.
Strong working knowledge of Windows operating systems, Windows Server, Active Directory, and common network services such as DNS, DHCP, VPNs, switches, firewalls, and Wi-Fi.
Proficiency with IT security, system updates, backups, and recovery practices; ability to troubleshoot common hardware, software, and connectivity problems.
Solid problem-solving, communication, organizational, and documentation skills; ability to prioritize work and collaborate with colleagues and outside support providers.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365, VMware or Hyper-V, network monitoring, backup solutions, or endpoint security tools.
Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment, including exposure to ERP systems or manufacturing-related technology.
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, or Microsoft certifications are a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Primarily on-site in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with work in offices, equipment rooms, and manufacturing/warehouse areas. Must be able to lift and move computer/network equipment up to 40 pounds, follow site safety rules, and occasionally work outside normal business hours for maintenance or critical incidents. Any on-call expectations or travel requirements should be confirmed before posting.

Performance Expectations

Success is measured by responsive technical support, reliable day-to-day infrastructure operations, timely escalation of issues, accurate documentation, and effective teamwork with internal staff and external providers.

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