Network & Systems Administrator

About the role

The Network & Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and supporting the City's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and software.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, recommend, purchase, configure, install, and troubleshoot network, server, storage and associated hardware and software.
• Evaluate, recommend, design, configure, and implement products for Internet, storage, virtualization, email, data backup, anti-virus, cyber security, and other relevant technologies.
• Perform daily system administration tasks such as server backup, user account maintenance, performance monitoring, and tuning.
• Resolve hardware, software, and training problems for end users.
• Establish and maintain standards for network equipment architecture, configuration, support and maintenance.
• Analyze and stay abreast of technology issues that may benefit the City’s fiscal and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance to all computer software copyright and license regulations for all computer software on PCs.

Requirements

• Required: 4 Year/Bachelors Degree in Information Systems or closely related field.
• Experience: 4 years' experience with Windows server, OS administration, and large network management.
• Certifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Advanced knowledge and experience of Windows Server administration in a Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization environment.
• Skills: Advanced knowledge and experience of storage virtualization, management and administration; advanced knowledge of and experience with networking and network protocols; working knowledge of structured cabling systems and network facilities; experience with firewall design and network security; strong WAN experience managing global network infrastructure; comprehensive knowledge of the current Microsoft Windows Server and Workstation OS; knowledge and experience in the administration of Microsoft 365.

Skills

• Customer Service: Superior customer service skills, the ability to make sound judgments, be capable of innovative problem solving, and exhibit patience and understanding when dealing with stressful situations.
• Teaching: Ability to teach in a classroom environment of up to sixteen students.
• Physical Demands: Frequent: Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

Benefits

Includes Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children), Discounted Chilson Center passes, Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave, Flexible spending including Dependent Care, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage, Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match, A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary 529 College Invest program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Program, Personal and Professional Development opportunities, Employee Recognition Program, Exceptional work-life balance, Market based pay & regular performance reviews, Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program.