Senior Administrator - Networking

About the role

Supports the enterprise-wide Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) network operations, development of monitoring tools and procedures, router and switch configurations, backup systems, network disaster recovery, improvement of the existing network architecture and design, and the logistics involved with the procurement and installation of network infrastructure equipment.

Responsibilities

• Aids in the design and implementation of networks for new construction and renovation projects.
• Serves as a point of contact for network-related inquiries and issues, troubleshooting, and resolving network problems.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements for internet content filtering and cybersecurity best practices.
• Maintains accurate documentation and updated drawings for the WAN and each site's LAN, including topology diagrams, device configurations, and IP addressing schemes.
• Monitors network performance and security, using appropriate tools such as Nagios, Wireshark or Meraki Dashboard to identify, report, and remediate issues proactively.
• Applies configuration management procedures to modify, track, and maintain network systems and infrastructure.
• Tracks warranty status, lifecycle, and upgrade documentation for WAN, LAN, and NOC hardware and software components.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of network fundamentals including cabling standards, TCP/IP and network addressing;
• Extensive knowledge of common network hardware including Cisco switches, routers, and wireless access points;
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps;
• Knowledge of software change management, defect management and software support;
• Knowledge of network segmentation and VLAN implementation;
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills; ability to participate in and encourage team management concepts and promote a positive working environment;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans;
• Ability to plan, positively influence, and negotiate;
• Ability to analyze technical documents/specs and translate to business rules;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field;
• Technical project management experience;
• Experience in network architecture and design;
• Experience in the successful establishment of production networks.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of network fundamentals including cabling standards, TCP/IP and network addressing;
• Extensive knowledge of common network hardware including Cisco switches, routers, and wireless access points;
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps;
• Knowledge of software change management, defect management and software support;
• Knowledge of network segmentation and VLAN implementation;
• Knowledge of network fundamentals including cabling standards, TCP/IP and network addressing;
• Knowledge of common network hardware including Cisco switches, routers, and wireless access points;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps;
• Knowledge of software change management, defect management and software support;
• Knowledge of network segmentation and VLAN implementation;
• Knowledge of network fundamentals including cabling standards, TCP/IP and network addressing;
• Knowledge of common network hardware including Cisco switches, routers, and wireless access points;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps;
• Knowledge of software change management, defect management and software support;
• Knowledge of network segmentation and VLAN implementation;

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