Matrix Solutions

Network Administrator

Matrix Solutions, the market leader in providing sales management solutions for the media industry, is looking for a Network Administrator to join our team. As a Network Administrator you will be responsible for the administration and maintenance of Matrix Solutions’ network and technical infrastructure. You will be responsible for supporting servers, desktops, printers, client server applications, network security, T1/broadband connections, VPN circuits and related systems.

This position reports to the Director of Customer Service.

What you will be doing:

Installing, configuring and maintaining personal computers, workstations, printers, file servers, networks, network cabling, and other related equipment
Administering network workstations, utilizing one or more TCP/IP or non-TCP/IP networking protocols
Performing on-going configuration and maintenance of our internal CRM system, Exchange email system, digital phone system and other related systems
Evaluating and/or recommending purchases of computers, network hardware, peripheral equipment, and software
Maintaining site licenses for our entire organization; including performing inventory management of our software licenses, hardware and corresponding warranties
Planning and implementing network security, including configuring and maintaining firewalls, managing host security, file permissions, file system integrity and managing users
Performing corporate system back-ups
Proactively implementing maintenance programs and preventive measures to mitigate potential internal system problems
Performing new hire system administration; including the creation of new accounts, set up of computers and updating of phone list and email systems
Providing computer orientation to new staff
Performing other related duties as assigned

You should have:

A degree in a technical discipline (Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required)
Demonstrated skills necessary to support end users; including but not limited to basic software and hardware trouble shooting abilities
Strong proficiency with the following applications: Microsoft products including Windows 2000, 2003 and 2007 Server, all versions of Windows client, Terminal Services, Citrix, SharePoint Services, 2000 Professional and WinXP and SPAM/Spyware controls
Experience in the following server related skills: DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, TCI/IP, sub-netting, router configuration, SUS server, web hosting, FTP protocols/applications, scripting, and RAID controllers
A good team player attitude, highly motivated and enjoying challenges
Good judgment, time management, problem and decision-making skills
The ability to work well and collaborate across the organization

You should also:

Have a strong customer focus
Have strong problem-solving skills coupled with reasoning to be able to resolve problems or offer alternate solutions
Be a self-directed and results-oriented
Be an effective team and individual worker
Have a strong desire to contribute, learn and improve
Be open to change
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Be willing to work after hours and weekends, when appropriate, to resolve disruptions in any infrastructure services
Have the ability to oversee or modify a schedule of tasks with minimum supervision

About Matrix Solutions
Matrix Solutions is the leading provider of sales management software for media companies who sell advertising. Our software products, Matrix SalesCenter™ and MatrixPlus™, help sales professionals develop and implement strategies to grow advertising revenue by providing the answers to questions about sales history and trends, and the tools to manage and grow customer relationships and opportunities. Founded by a media company executive in 1992, Matrix Solutions serves approximately 10,000 customers at over 800 outlets representing more than 50 media groups throughout North America. Some of our customers include Cox Television, Entercom, Entravision, Time Warner Cable, LIN Television, the Tampa Tribune and many others. For more information, visit www.matrixformedia.com.

Based on the popular North Shore region of Pittsburgh, PA and serving customers throughout North America, we offer a fast-paced, fun work environment with comprehensive medical insurance, a matching 401K program and flexible vacation options.

Matrix Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, age or non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

To apply, please submit resume and three references to hr@matrixformedia.com.