Network Administrator - Full Time

About the Role

Responsible for maintaining, supporting, and improving the county’s wired and wireless network infrastructure. Assists with network connectivity projects, hardware installation, troubleshooting, and operational support for county departments.

Responsibilities

• Configure, install, and maintain wired and wireless LAN/WAN infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, access points, ethernet and fiber cabling and other network equipment.
• Monitor network traffic to ensure optimal performance and troubleshoot network-related hardware and software in response to customer or departmental needs.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support to resolve network-related issues and collaborate with IT teammates.
• Evaluate and recommend network technologies, tools, and improvements to enhance system reliability and performance.
• Participate in training, seminars, and meetings as required.
• Answers department phones and assists with general IT support when needed.
• Work with the Bureau of Elections in support of Election Day processes.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, Computer Science, or related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Certifications or 5-10 years of work experience in technical support or information technology will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• 2-4 years of work experience in information technology.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts including routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs, ethernet, and fiber cabling standards, etc.

Schedule

Typically Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm, 1 hour unpaid duty-free lunch, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 per week, work hours beyond the hours listed may be required.

Work Location

This position works onsite at 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013. The selected candidate must be within a reasonable driving distance to and from this location to respond to potential daily onsite network needs. The ability to work a hybrid remote/onsite schedule is available after 6 months of successful job performance.

Pay

Minimum starting salary: $55,867.50. FLSA status: Exempt. Pay grade: 111.

Benefits

• Medical: Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account, wellness program with wellness incentives, Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance, United Concordia Dental Insurance
• Retirement: County Retirement Pension (5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with option to increase up to 15% post-tax; fully vested after 5 years of credited service; normal retirement at age 55 with 20 years of service or age 60 with any amount of service), Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, Military Time Buy Back Options
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (10 days/year for Non-Exempt, 15 days/year for Exempt, accrued per pay period; increase of 5 days/year after 2 years of service), 3 Personal days/year (pro-rated based on start date), 5 Sick days/year (pro-rated based on start date), 12 Paid County Holidays (no waiting period)
• Additional: Educational Assistance (80% of tuition and books up to annual IRS limit after 6 months of full-time employment), Public Service Loan Forgiveness (certain eligibility requirements), Employee Assistance Program (childcare, eldercare, legal, financial, coaching resources), Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance