Network Manager

About the role

The Information Technology Department of the City of Concord is seeking a Network Manager to lead and manage enterprise-wide IT systems, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives. The Network Manager will act as a strategic advisor and project manager for high-impact technology initiatives aligned with the City’s IT Strategic Plan and Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage enterprise-wide IT systems, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives for the City’s centralized and distributed computing environments.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based infrastructure, data governance, and AI-enhanced services.
• Act as a strategic advisor and project manager for high-impact technology initiatives aligned with the City’s IT Strategic Plan and CIP.
• Champion innovation, equity, and customer-centric digital services in support of the City’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Provide high-quality support and coordination with all City business units, including the Police Department.
• Ensure the protection of the City's investment in IT technology and its data through extensive knowledge of IT security concepts and controls.

Requirements

• Service-oriented, providing outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
• A collaborative team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• VMware, Cisco, HP/Dell server experience.
• Extensive knowledge of IT security concepts and controls.
• Able to use good judgment, think analytically, and make sound recommendations.
• Experience managing a budget.
• Embraces and embodies the City's Mission, Vision and Values.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in computer operating system administration and network design and administration.

Skills

• Design, develop, and maintain centralized and networked computer systems.
• Analyze user needs and develop automated solutions.
• Communicate effectively with City staff, elected and appointed officials, contractors, service providers, consultants, and the public.
• Negotiate and administer contracts.
• Provide supervision and coordinate the work of other professionals.
• Collect and analyze information, and draw valid conclusions.
• Understand, interpret, and apply fairly complex network configurations and applications, and appropriate rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Benefits

• Participation in CalPERS pension, tiered based on date of hire.
• A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit of $200 if waiving coverage.
• City-paid dental insurance; employee-paid vision insurance.
• Vacation accruals starting at 15 days per year, 12 days of sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, plus 80 hours of administrative leave per year available upon completion of probation.
• Generous tuition reimbursement program.
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans, including an employer paid contribution of 3% plus $2000 annually.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costs.
• Life insurance in the amount of twice the annual salary (up to $400,000 max) and disability insurance.
• A wellness program that offers annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well as a variety of mental health resources.
• Option for alternative work schedules (hybrid or 9/80), based on department approval.

Pay

The pay range for this position is TBD.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is TBD.