Sr. Network Administrator

Are you looking to give back and feel good about the work you do?  Is flexibility and a great benefits package important to you?  Well, you’ve found what you’re looking for right here at Homes For Our Troops!

Homes For Our Troops is looking for creative, energetic and passionate individuals to join our team!  Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?  We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to the nonprofit industry, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

Here at HFOT, we  offer Full Time employees competitive pay and benefits including Medical and Dental Plans, a 401k Plan with an employer match, Flexibility, Paid Holidays, Vacation/Sick Time, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and Company Apparel.  HFOT contributes up to 80% of Full Time employees’ Medical and Dental premium costs.

In addition to our excellent benefits package, HFOT offers a flexible work schedule. Generally, HFOT’s hybrid approach is that after 90 days, employees spend about 50% of their time working in the HFOT office in Taunton, MA and about 50% of their time working from home, if the employee’s role and job responsibilities are suited to such an arrangement.

We believe in a collaborative work environment with versatile leadership, great teammates, and a purposeful Mission of building specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post – 9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. We’re proud to have a 4 star rating from Charity Navigator.

Note:  Although HFOT offers a flexible work schedule, this position requires work in the Taunton, MA office location two or more days per week.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Network Administrator to join our IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, configuring, operating, and maintaining system hardware, software, and related infrastructure. You will ensure all systems comply with industry best practices and organizational standards while driving continuous improvements in infrastructure and collaborate closely with IT Sr. Manager to develop and maintain HFOT's cybersecurity program. This includes mitigating threats such as malware, phishing, and DDoS attacks, in alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install and configure new software, perform application upgrades, and troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Provide support for server operating systems, virtualization platforms, backups, antivirus solutions, and end-user computing environments.
• Manage and support cloud services and Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS, DFS, ADSI, and Exchange Server. Configure network infrastructure devices such as routers, firewalls, switches, servers, load balancers, intrusion detection systems, domain name systems, and storage area networks.
• Ensure the integrity and security of all servers, systems, and network infrastructure, including firewalls, NAS drives, and backup solutions.
• Develop and maintain functional and technical documentation for systems and networks, including policies, procedures, and operating instructions, in compliance with the NIST framework CSF 2.0. Ensure all system changes follow established change management processes.
• Perform system analysis and development to maintain compatibility with evolving technologies.
• Assist in creating and delivering training for applications and systems to HFOT staff and IT team members.
• Research and recommend innovative and automated approaches to system administration tasks, leveraging HFOT resources where possible.
• Monitor systems daily using appropriate tools and respond promptly to security alerts and threats.
• Apply operating system and firmware patches and upgrades to servers, systems, and user hardware in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with third-party technology vendors and internal subject matter experts to research bids, select vendors, define terms and timelines, and monitor vendor performance.
• Provide end-user support, including desktop installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Oversee asset inventory and generate reports as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Provide end-user support, including desktop installation and repair.
• Manage IT tickets and resolve issues using Freshworks.
• Conduct system audits, security assessments, and employee security training.
• Perform security assessments across departments to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of organizational security measures and recommend improvements.
• Conduct employee security training sessions and develop documentation to support incident response during data breaches.
• Manage IT assets and vendor relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is generally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift objects weighing at least 50lbs., sit for long periods, and may use repetitive wrist and hand motions involved in sorting and handling documents. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. Employees will constantly have close visual contact with a computer.
• Occasional travel required, including weekends and evenings

Salary Band

• $80,750 to $109,250 

Job Benefits

Homes For Our Troops offers Full Time employees a superior benefits package including Medical and Dental Plans, a 401k Plan with an employer match, Paid Holidays, Vacation/Sick Time, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and Company Apparel. HFOT contributes up to 80% of Full Time employees’ Medical and Dental premium costs.

Company Profile

Location: 6 Main Street, Taunton, MA 02780
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Equal Opportunity Employer

Homes For Our Troops, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law.