Systems and Network Administrator

Brown Distributing Company (BDC) is a family-owned beverage distributor serving the Central Texas market since 1962. We distribute a wide range of quality beverage products while upholding the highest standards of service and salesmanship at all times.

This is a hands-on position working in our Austin office. Remote work is not available for this position. This is a Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM role. Occasional after-hours or on-call support may be required at times.

The Systems & Network Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and support of BDC’s IT infrastructure, including network systems, servers, storage, and security platforms. This role serves as the primary escalation point for infrastructure-related issues and is expected to independently troubleshoot and resolve problems to maintain system reliability and uptime.

• 3-6+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, and/or network administration

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related), or equivalent work experience

• Industry certifications (preferred)

• Strong troubleshooting skills across systems, networks, and user-facing issues

• Working, demonstrated experience managing:

• Enterprise network and firewall platforms (FortiGate preferred)

• Windows Server environments and Active Directory

• Virtualized environments, including VMware and/or Microsoft Hyper-V

• Enterprise network switching and wireless infrastructure (HP Aruba preferred)

• SAN and enterprise storage environments

• Backup and recovery platforms (Veeam preferred)

• Familiarity with endpoint security, patch management, and vulnerability remediation

• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and under pressure

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those required by this position and are not meant to be all inclusive:

• Manage and support network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and related network services

• Monitor network performance to ensure secure and reliable connectivity

• Administer and maintain Windows servers, Active Directory, virtual environments, and related infrastructure

• Manage and maintain SAN and storage infrastructure

• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity

• Support endpoint protection platforms and system security controls

• Oversee patch management and vulnerability remediation

• Administer and monitor Veeam backup and recovery systems, including periodic recovery testing

• Provide end-user support for company devices, including Windows desktops/laptops, iPhones, iPads, and peripherals

• Maintain appropriate technical documentation for systems, networks, and infrastructure

• Assist with infrastructure-related projects, upgrades, and deployments

• Provide technical input on hardware and software purchases

• Work with technology vendors and service providers as needed

• Participate in after-hours maintenance and response to critical infrastructure issues when necessary