<p>Our client is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to support our network storage modernization, user account management, and IT security. This role will focus on configuring our Synology NAS device for secure and scalable multi-user access, implementing critical hardware upgrades, and enhancing security protocols.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Configure Synology NAS for multi-user access, enabling private user directories via the "User Home" feature.</li><li>Set up individual user credentials and ensure users have secure, mapped drives for personal file management.</li><li>Manage and audit user permissions to guarantee that data privacy and access controls are correctly enforced.</li><li>Upgrade NAS and workstation hardware, especially RAM, to optimize performance during concurrent file transfers and large file operations.</li><li>Establish decentralized user accounts on local devices for improved security and personalized settings.</li><li>Conduct permissions audits to validate access levels according to user roles.</li><li>Compile and securely maintain an emergency recovery ledger that includes BitLocker recovery keys and system passwords.</li><li>Provide ongoing system administration and troubleshooting support for network storage and workstation environments.</li><li>Recommend and implement best practices for IT security, backups, and network stability.</li></ul>
We are looking for a Network Administrator to support and improve a busy legal office’s technology environment in Escondido, California. This long-term position will focus on strengthening shared file storage, improving network reliability, and reducing day-to-day disruptions that affect document access and staff productivity. The ideal candidate will bring a hands-on approach to troubleshooting, organization, and performance tuning across file systems, office connectivity, and end-user devices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and optimize the organization’s Synology-based storage environment to improve stability, usability, and overall performance.<br>• Redesign file and folder structures so legal documents, billing records, and archived materials are easier to locate and maintain.<br>• Investigate and resolve issues involving slow synchronization, delayed updates, permissions conflicts, and inconsistent file access.<br>• Provide technical support for office desktops and laptops, with an emphasis on network connectivity and reliable access to shared resources.<br>• Monitor and troubleshoot LAN infrastructure, Cisco networking components, and firewall-related issues affecting office operations.<br>• Administer user access and directory-based permissions to help maintain secure and appropriate availability of active and inactive case files.<br>• Recommend and implement practical improvements that strengthen document version control and support more accurate real-time collaboration.<br>• Work closely with internal staff to identify recurring technical pain points and deliver efficient, sustainable solutions rather than short-term fixes.