Network Administrator

Johnson County Kansas•Olathe, KS

About The Position

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives , a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government! Johnson County's Department of Technology and Innovation is looking for a Network Administrator (Network Communication Analyst II). The Department of Technology and Innovation delivers innovative and reliable technology solutions and services to advance the objectives of County staff, elected officials, and the community in a cost effective and efficient manner. First review of applications will begin on April 21, 2026. The Network Administrator position is responsible for the following: Assists in the planning of network size, capacity, strategy, and equipment configuration; provides support for network and/or telecommunication functions; provides feedback on communication solutions for business problems within network/telecommunication environment. Proposes, develops, prepares detailed specifications for implementation of new internal programs or modifications for vendor software; performs maintenance of networking equipment including upgrading hardware, operating software on routers and network switches. Installs, coordinates, and maintains configuration over LAN and WAN networking infrastructure composed of numerous complex software and hardware components, such as switches, routers, firewalls, CSU/DSU and network management systems; maintains the inventory, replacement schedules, and maintenance contracts for network hardware and software. Provides assistance to security, internet and LAN administrators; troubleshoots network outages, circuits, and network equipment failures; monitors and analyzes traffic patterns and bandwidth needs; researches, tests, evaluates, and recommends data communications hardware, software, and new communications technologies.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in the following field(s) of study: Information Technology or relevant field and two (2) years of network administration or relevant experience including working with users to verify and troubleshoot network switching and routing issues is required.
Experience can substitute for education.
Education can substitute for experience.
Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions.
Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong working knowledge of and experience with monitoring, troubleshooting and configuring Cisco networking equipment.

Responsibilities

Assists in the planning of network size, capacity, strategy, and equipment configuration
provides support for network and/or telecommunication functions
provides feedback on communication solutions for business problems within network/telecommunication environment
Proposes, develops, prepares detailed specifications for implementation of new internal programs or modifications for vendor software
performs maintenance of networking equipment including upgrading hardware, operating software on routers and network switches
Installs, coordinates, and maintains configuration over LAN and WAN networking infrastructure composed of numerous complex software and hardware components, such as switches, routers, firewalls, CSU/DSU and network management systems
maintains the inventory, replacement schedules, and maintenance contracts for network hardware and software
Provides assistance to security, internet and LAN administrators
troubleshoots network outages, circuits, and network equipment failures
monitors and analyzes traffic patterns and bandwidth needs
researches, tests, evaluates, and recommends data communications hardware, software, and new communications technologies