SENIOR NETWORK ANALYST

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Meets with county and other governmental agencies to determine requirements for new or upgraded networks.
• Creates project plans for all network projects.
• Configures and tests procedures and equipment for network projects.
• Communicates status of projects to management and customers.
• Researches and evaluates network equipment, estimates costs, and makes recommendations for vendor selection.
• Coordinates network services, technical and maintenance support with outside service providers.
• Manages the network using automated systems to identify trouble spots and to remotely view and administer routers, servers, and other network equipment.
• Fields trouble calls from customers that relate to network problems; travels to other locations to install and/or repair equipment and resolve network problems.
• Trains and coordinates with technical support staff and help desk staff in network troubleshooting procedures.
• Provides additional level of support in the area of Novell and NT operating systems.
• Tracks the assignment of TCP/IP networks and individual addresses using certificate system and domain name database.
• Performs periodic maintenance on production network equipment and software.
• Consults with departments and provides technical expertise regarding future network requirements.
• Projects short- and long-term requirements for the network based on current utilization and trends.
• Develops strategic plans to leverage emerging network technology to support future county network needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mobility to travel to various work sites and work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment.
• Sternum to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of working extended shifts and respond to call backs in emergency situations.