Network Administrator

About the role

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office (KCDA) seeks a Network Administrator to join the Information Technology Bureau. This role involves designing and implementing new network solutions, managing and supporting the Cisco Wi-Fi network, troubleshooting system issues, and maximizing network performance.

Responsibilities

• Design & 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 the process of identifying network equipment for procurement.
• Maximize network performance through monitoring and troubleshooting regularly. 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

• Must have a minimum of one year of related network administration experience.
• Possess experience in installing, configuring, and supporting network equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, Load Balancers, DNS, and DHCP.
• Possess experience with Cisco VoIP and Multisite and Datacenter connectivity.
• Have TCP/IP/VLAN knowledge.
• A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering, or a similar field is preferred.
• Availability to support 24x7 operations, including on-call rotation and nights/weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Benefits

The City of New York offers various benefits, including federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit this link.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday, 4PM to Midnight.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.