Network Administrator

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth is a leading business law firm with more than 110 lawyers providing experienced counsel in critical transactions and disputes from 12 offices across California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Washington.

We are looking for assistant to join our nationally ranked public law team.

Overall Purpose:

This role is critical in providing consistent high-quality customer service to attorneys and legal staff through timely maintenance of Firm systems while providing exemplary end-user Tier 2 support.  

Position Responsibilities, include but not limited to: 

  • Design, develop, and maintain tools and systems, particularly Microsoft SCCM/InTune for deploying computer operating system images, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure solutions align with Firm needs
  • Serve as subject-matter expert in all desktop and server-based end-user applications and their integrations and assist Tier 1 Help Desk members with resolution of escalated incidents.
  • Design and implement software deployment packages and scripts to ensure timely, consistent and successful deployment of new and updated software installations in a diverse user environment.
  • Responsible for control and coordination of the release management process for the desktop
  • Maintain established regular and emergency systems patching schedules, ensuring the security and safety of the firm computing environment.
  • Coordinate and perform physical moves, adds, and changes of technology hardware, including desktops, monitors, printers, etc., when necessary, and in conjunction with other team members.
  • Complete assigned server and systems configuration projects as assigned and on schedule.
  • Able and willing to work occasional nights and weekends as planned projects or emergencies demand.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively with personnel from all levels of the Firm, including partners and associates.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Technical Skills:

  • Direct and strong proficiency in SCCM/Config Manager/Intune administration
    • Image creation and deployment, maintain the golden image for production desktops and MS servers
    • Software deployment
    • PowerShell scripting
    • MS security patching
    • Recast Right-click tools
  • Proficient in Windows Server technology elements: Active Directory, Domain Services, Azure Active Directory, Entra ID, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
  • Maintenance and administration of law firm-specific applications such as Litera Innova, Metadact, Compare, DocXtools, Best Authority
  • Macro & template packages used in legal environments
  • Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 Professional & Office 365 Suite administration
  • Windows server builds, server administration, use of MS server roles and features effectively, MS SQL server administration
  • Administration experience in Citrix environments, Citrix VDA client, Netscaler
  • Document management system experience, preferably NetDocuments

Preferred Skills:

  • Proficient in vSphere/VMware/ESXi administration
  • Cisco networking fundamentals, Ruckus Wi-Fi administration
  • Cloud-based telephony system administration, preferably Zoom
  • CrowdStrike Falcon Complete administration
  • Forcepoint/Websense administration
  • MFA systems, preferably DUO
  • Nimble SAN storage administration

Qualifications and Competencies:

Required

  • Minimum of 5 years enterprise IT experience with increasing responsibilities for management and support of legal information systems
  • Participate in the User Support after-hours on-call rotation
  • Superior analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to implement technical solutions based upon user requirements
  • Ability to work independently to meet deadlines in fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects according to a project plan

Strongly preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar discipline
  • Professional certifications from Cisco, VMWare or Microsoft
  • Prior law firm experience

Physical Demand:

Lifting up to 30 pounds; kneeling, bending sometimes required.  Typing/sitting at desk for long durations at a time.

Salary:

The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is from $120,000 - $130,000/yr and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of base salary at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on experience, qualifications, or other relevant factors.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.