Network & Systems Administrator

City of Loveland•Loveland, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Network & Systems Administrator must be able to excel in customer service. Promote effective use of technology by City employees through system acquisition, implementation, maintenance, and support of server systems, personal computers and networking equipment. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and products. Train City employees in a lab or one-on-one environment on hardware, operating system and application usage. The salary range for this position is $40.99 - $55.34 per hour with a hiring range of $40.99 - $48.17 , depending on qualifications and experience. This opportunity will be available to applicants until filled with first reading of candidates beginning Monday June 22, 2026. A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred. Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust Collaboration, Innovation Safety Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Requirements

4 Year/Bachelors Degree in Information Systems or closely related field. An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis.
4 years' experience with Windows server, OS administration, and large network management.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Advanced knowledge and experience of Windows Server administration in a Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization environment.
Advanced knowledge and experience of storage virtualization, management and administration.
Advanced knowledge of and experience with networking and network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, DNS, DDNS, DHCP, SSH, VPNs), IP routing protocols including RIP, BGP, OSPF, IP Multicast, MPLS
Advanced knowledge and experience of Windows Server Administration.
Thorough understanding of modern service providers, TCP/IP data networks using standards and technologies including but not limited to: Ethernet, OSPF, IGMP, STP, RSTP, 802.1q, 802.11n, and 802.11ac.
Experience with Policy Based Routing, Quality of Service, Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, virtual networks, NAT, ACL controls, WebSecurity/URL Filtering, IPSec, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Malware Prevention.
Experience with SDN, SD-WAN products and services.
Working knowledge of structured cabling systems and network facilities.
Experience in firewall design and in network security including; Device Hardening, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Firewalls, and IPSec, vulnerability assessment and intrusion detection.
Strong WAN experience managing global network infrastructure.
Comprehensive knowledge of the current Microsoft Windows Server and Workstation OS.
Knowledge and experience in the administration of Microsoft 365.
Ability to balance large project demands with day-to-day support calls.
Must possess superior customer service skills, the ability to make sound judgments, be capable of innovative problem solving, and exhibit patience and understanding when dealing with stressful situations.
Must be able to comfortably teach in classroom environment of up to sixteen students.
Network hardware topologies and troubleshooting skills.
Computer hardware and applications used include; Microsoft Hyper-V, Dell Servers, Desktops, and Laptops, HP- Aruba Networking Equipment, Nakivo Backup, MS Office, SQL Server, Exchange Server, Microsoft 365, iSCSI SANs, and others.

Responsibilities

Research, design, recommend, purchase, configure, install, and troubleshoot network, server, storage and associated hardware and software to support all City business.
Research, define, create, and manage the processes for the roll-out of new hardware and software.
Evaluate, recommend, design, configure, and implement products for Internet, storage, virtualization, email, data backup, anti-virus, cyber security, and other relevant technologies.
Design, configure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot a large-scale corporate network infrastructure that utilizes a wide variety of devices, protocols, services and devices.
Perform daily system administration tasks such as server backup, user account maintenance, performance monitoring, and tuning.
Resolve hardware, software, and training problems for end users.
Establish and maintain standards for network equipment architecture, configuration, support and maintenance.
Analyze and stay abreast of technology issues that may benefit the City’s fiscal and operational requirements.
Ensure compliance to all computer software copyright and license regulations for all computer software on PCs.
Although this position does not have authority to independently approve financial commitments, the incumbent’s knowledge, decisions, and recommendations are frequently the basis for the larger financial commitments that are made.
The incumbent does have limited authority to make approved purchases with their Purchasing Card.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
Discounted Chilson Center passes
Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
Flexible spending including Dependent Care
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary 529 College Invest program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Personal and Professional Development opportunities
Employee Recognition Program
Exceptional work-life balance
Market based pay & regular performance reviews
Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program