Govt Network Admin

InnoSoul•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Onsite/Local Govt Network Admin with extensive experience in network administration, specifically focusing on F5, Palo Alto, VMwae, HyperV, PowerPoint/SharePoint, and change management. The position is located in Tallahassee, FL, and is for a duration of 12 months. The administrator will be responsible for developing standards, procedures, and documentation, devising short and long-range plans for hardware and system enhancements, and enforcing production standards and policies. A key aspect of the role involves facilitating communication between IT units to build partnerships and ensure effective service delivery to customers. The administrator must maintain audit compliance with state requirements for central data systems, user accounts, backup/disaster recovery, and data center security. Collaboration with the Information Security Manager is crucial for developing and enforcing security standards, including Florida Cybersecurity, NIST, and Cobit 5 network security standards. The role also requires creating and adhering to change management procedures for all network modifications. The consultant will follow Department IT processes, coordinate with other IT staff, and ensure compliance with Department standards. They will work with IT groups and customers to define needs, analyze network infrastructure, and recommend/implement operational policies and procedures. Additionally, the role involves administration and management support of the Department's network enterprise and serving as a .NET developer on software application projects. Support for the network and infrastructure team is also required. No travel outside of Tallahassee, Florida is expected.

Requirements

10+ years' experience in network administrator
5+ years' experience as a Senior Network Administrator
Experience with at least one of the following: F5, Palo Alto, VMwae, HyperV
Goals-oriented proactive team player with the demonstrated ability to multi- task and prioritize in a fast-paced professional environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills that can make independent decisions within area of responsibility and expertise

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio
Knowledge of PowerPoint and SharePoint

Responsibilities

Develop standards, procedures, and documentation
Devise and recommend short and long range plans for development and enhancement of hardware and production systems
Develop and enforce production standards and policies working in conjunction with the senior network engineer and database administrator
Facilitate work and communication between the units within IT for the purpose of actively working to build healthy partnerships throughout the department to better serve DOS customers in meeting their business objectives
Maintain audit compliance with state requirements of central data systems, user accounts, backup/disaster recovery, and security of the data center for the purpose of developing an effectual work unit
Work closely with the DOS Information Security Manager (ISM) to develop and enforce security standards and policies for DST rule 60GG-2, F.A.C. – Florida Cybersecurity, and NIST and Cobit 5 network security standards
Create and follow change management procedures for all network changes
Follow Department IT processes and coordinate with other Department IT staff to ensure compliance with Department standards
Works closely with other IT groups and customers to define customer needs and objectives
Analyze and assess the Department's network infrastructure and operations
Recommend and implement policies and procedures for the day-to-day operations
Administration and management support of the Department's network enterprise
Serves as a .NET developer on software application projects
Provide support to the network and infrastructure team as directed