Network Analyst

City of Sarasota • Orange Beach, AL

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About The Position

To provide professional level installation, maintenance and operational support services for the City's Telecommunications Network, including systems hardware, systems software, and related equipment. The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Requirements

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, engineering, business administration, mathematics or a related field.
• Four (4) years of responsible experience in computer programming and systems analysis and design; or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• CJIS certification required within three (3) months of date of hire.
• This is a fingerprinted level II national criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) is preferred or much obtain within one year of employment.
• Familiarity with vCenter, Cisco, NetApp/Dell SAN, Net Motion, Windows Server, KBOX, or Microsoft SQL a plus.
• Knowledge of telecommunications principles, system design, equipment, operating characteristics, capabilities, limitations, requirements, procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of information technology equipment, terminology and procedures.
• Knowledge of telecommunications equipment installation, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of telecommunications software and protocols.
• Knowledge of applicable statutes and regulations governing telecommunications systems and networks.
• Ability to apply network monitoring systems to gauge performance and to make recommendations for improvement based on analysis of results.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and do abstract problem solving.
• Ability to read, interpret/design network drawings, specifications, blueprints, sketches and schematics for network server and communications equipment.
• Ability to perform skilled repair and installation of communications and related equipment.
• Ability to analyze and prioritize methods, procedures, needed system maintenance and other activities to arrive at and provide valid recommendations and plans of action.
• Ability to communicate technical and other data effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, and to prepare and present succinct, coherent and technically accurate reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, other City departments, officials and the general public.
• Good interpersonal skills are an essential component of the position.

Responsibilities

• Investigates problems related to telecommunications equipment.
• Uses electronic testing equipment to solve telecommunications systems and equipment problems.
• Maintains external vendor relationships to provide supplementary services.
• Installs and repairs telecommunications system components.
• Consults with users to gather information in order to determine requirements for implementation of telecommunications systems.
• Provides guidance and technical advice to users regarding systems criteria and specifications.
• Reviews telecommunications systems plans for completeness and accuracy.
• Tests and modifies system segments to evaluate and determine adequacy of system in meeting user and technical requirements.
• Maintains network licensing and support renewals.
• Researches, evaluates and tests potential solutions for future utilization.

Benefits

• The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree