Network Administrator

About the role

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors’ offices in the country, committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that ensure safety while promoting fairness and justice. This position is within the Information Technology Bureau.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new network solutions while improving and maintaining the efficiency and security of the current network.
• Configure firewalls, routing, and switching to maximize network efficiency and security.
• Manage and support the Cisco Wi-Fi network.
• Troubleshoot and correct system misconfiguration, problems, and outages.
• Work with vendors and assist in identifying network equipment for procurement.
• Maximize network performance through regular monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Develop and monitor policies for the use of network resources.
• Install and configure computer network equipment.
• Maintain servers and associated hardware, applications, services, and settings.
• Maintain network connectivity of all computer workstations.
• Evaluate and recommend security improvements and system upgrades, including disaster recovery and backup.
• Update network equipment to the latest firmware releases.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of related network administration experience.
• Experience installing, configuring, and supporting network equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, and DHCP.
• Experience with Cisco VoIP and multisite and datacenter connectivity.
• TCP/IP and VLAN knowledge.
• Availability to support 24x7 operations, including on-call rotation and nights/weekends as required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering, or a similar field is preferred.
• CCNA or MSCP certification is a plus.
• Experience working in legal environments such as law firms or court systems is a plus.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• High regard for confidentiality and diplomacy.
• Ability to provide estimations and meet deliverables in a timely manner.
• Strong multitasking skills in a fast-changing environment; ability to prioritize competing needs and respond promptly to requests.
• Self-driven with willingness to expand technical skill set; resourceful, takes initiative, and exercises good judgment.

Benefits

Employees of the City of New York may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs, including the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Pay

$82,600.00 per year.