Job Description

DESIGN | SECURE | OPTIMIZE

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Network Administrator to join our IT team. This role is responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing our network infrastructure across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has experience with networks, firewalls, switches, servers, and user administration in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.

This is an On-Site Position, based at our HQ in Detroit Lakes, MN

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday | 8a - 5p

PAY: $22-$25/hour based on experience

BENEFITS: Lakeshirts offers a fun, creative, and team-driven culture where employees are empowered to grow and thrive. We provide competitive pay with daily pay options, comprehensive insurance benefits, up to 22 paid days off in the first year, profit sharing, a 401(k) plan, and unique perks like an onsite cafeteria, a relaxed dress code and more. Join us and be part of a company that values teamwork, innovation, and making work enjoyable every day!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS | Configure + Secure + Manage

• Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure, Wi-Fi, and VPN connections
• Manage firewalls, switches, access points, and related network hardware
• Administer Active Directory, group policies, user access, and permissions
• Monitor network performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure network security through patching, updates, and best practices
• Assist in server maintenance, backups, disaster recovery planning, and data integrity tasks
• Maintain documentation of network architecture, equipment, configurations, and procedures
• Collaborate with IT team members to support projects and ongoing initiatives
• Assist with evaluating new technologies to enhance network reliability and security
• Provide tier-2/3 support for escalated technical issues

QUALIFICATIONS | Analytical + Technical + Collaborative

• 2- or 4-year degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, Computer Science, or related field preferred
• Proven experience as a Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, or similar role
• Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
• Experience with firewalls, switches, and routing (Meraki, Cisco, or similar)
• Familiarity with Windows Server environments and virtualization (Hyper-V, VMware, etc.)
• Understanding of security best practices, monitoring tools, and backup systems
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Relevant certifications (CompTIA Network+, Security+, CCNA, etc.) are a plus

WHY LAKESHIRTS IS THE PLACE YOU WANT TO BE. At Lakeshirts, we believe in making work as awesome as the apparel we create. We're not just a t-shirt company- we're also a hat, sticker, and sock company (and so much more!). We're a place where creativity meets culture, where ideas and innovation are encouraged, and where the atmosphere is truly one-of-a-kind. As one of the largest screenprinting manufacturers in the U.S., we decorate a variety of garments and accessories for the resort, licensed collegiate, and K-12 markets, supported by over 1,000 ah-mazing team members from sea to shining sea.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision making, dependability, judgment, reading, speaking, following direction, handling multiple priorities, reasoning.

Physical Demands:

OCCASIONALLY (1%-33%): Stand, lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, crawl, reach above/below shoulder, lift/carry 10-50 lbs

FREQUENTLY (34%-66%): Walk, sit