Jacobs · 5 months ago
Network Administrator
United States-Michigan-Auburn Hills-20313-DETO-03
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expJacobs is a leading company in the field of Information Technology, and they are seeking a Network Administrator to maintain and upgrade their Building Automation System. The role involves working with a team to ensure operational efficiency and includes responsibilities such as system administration, troubleshooting, and supporting a fiber optic network.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
Responsibilities
Work with other System Administrators and Field Support Technicians/Skilled trades to keep the Building Automation System operational at all times
Participate in the daily work routine as necessary
Maintain and upgrade a large Johnson Controls Metasys Distributed Digital Controls System
Convert the existing code in the DDC to new controllers (Advantek APEX5580) using Code Assist Software
Support in maintaining, troubleshooting, upgrading, & maintaining a fiber optic network, a small data center of servers, and various switches, panels, and other elements of the Building Automation System for a 5.5M sqft facility R&D facility
Computer system administration, application development, configuration control, network configuration and maintenance, hardware (IIoT and remote device) troubleshooting, and Web Development are core duties
Understand HVAC equipment, theory of operation, electrical (controls), programming, and electrical prints
Document changes and maintain configuration control for the code and drawings as applicable
Use stairs, ladders and work in and around equipment in a plant environment
Provide periodic on-call support, potentially resolving remotely, but on-site as necessary
Qualification
Required
Understanding of networks, servers, process systems (valves/dampers/transmitters, VAV's), troubleshooting instrumentation; computer systems
Computer System Administration
Overseeing removal and installation of new controllers
Programming and commissioning the new controllers
Supporting troubleshooting
Maintaining, troubleshooting, upgrading, & maintaining a fiber optic network
Maintaining a small data center of servers
Maintaining various switches, panels, and other elements of the Building Automation System
Understanding HVAC equipment, theory of operation, electrical (controls), programming, and electrical prints
Documenting changes and maintaining configuration control for the code and drawings as applicable
Ability to use stairs, ladders and work in and around equipment in a plant environment
Attendance is critical – normal 40 hour work week but some overtime may be required (supporting a 24X7 operation)
Periodic on-call support, potentially resolving remotely, but on-site as necessary
Proficient in using a computer
Strong demonstrated knowledge of computer systems, network architecture and security, computer programming, and IIoT devices
Expertise in fiber-optic network installations or modifications
Database and server rack architecture development and modifications plus server repair and recovery
Strong computer systems administrator skills / experience
Ability to multitask and work on own with direction
Self-motivated
Excellent communicator, both written and orally
Preferred
BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Degree
10+ years of experience working on networks, servers, and building HVAC/controls/electrical building automation systems in an industrial environment
Knowledge of data center management
Knowledge of electrical (controls)
Knowledge of process systems
Knowledge of HMIs
Knowledge of data analytics
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
Recent News
2026-02-03
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