Network Systems Coordinator

About the role

The Network Systems Supervisor plays a crucial role under the CISO's guidance, overseeing the Network Services Division and its staff. This position involves managing, administering, and supporting the division, as well as providing technical support to end-users.

Responsibilities

• Manage, administer, and support the Network Services division and assigned staff.
• Assign work activities, projects, monitor workflow, review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures, and work with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Serve as a technical advisor/lead to subordinate personnel within the assigned unit.
• Maintain an advanced level of expertise in Microsoft Enterprise environments, including system configuration, installation, and upgrade.
• Establish and maintain the City’s VMware infrastructure and network security measures such as firewall, SIEM configuration, and alerting, NAC management, and access to data on all servers.
• Advise users on security requirements and access.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding hardware and software maintenance and warranty information for the network.
• Develop, prepare, and test scripts for network maintenance.
• Maximize network performance through design and management of the IP network layout and routing.
• Assess the need for repair/replacement/upgrade of network components and software running on the network, including changes to memory, disk space, operating systems, WAN connectivity, and server processing speed.
• Implement and manage network backup systems and storage solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in MIS or related field; and three (3) years’ experience as an enterprise network administrator; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation Certification within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
• Ability to pass FBI 7-year background check.
• Five (5) years’ experience in Microsoft Enterprise environments design and management and in firewall configuration, management, and auditing.
• Experience with enterprise backup solutions, layer 2/3 switching and routing, and managing a VMware environments.