Senior Network Administrator

Homestead, City of•City of Homestead, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This senior-level position in the Network Systems Administrator series provides comprehensive support for complex network and server operating system environments. The role performs a wide range of network-related work, including designing, implementing, maintaining, securing, monitoring, and troubleshooting complex networks. Assignments include disaster recovery and capacity planning, network security, complex server and network configuration, and network administration. The employee may provide technical guidance to other IT professionals and may lead a network support team. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Innovation & Technology and has no supervisory responsibility. This is a full-time, regular, in-person position with a standard workweek of 40 hours, usually five eight-hour days. Work hours may vary to support public service. Occasional work outside the standard workweek, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required. The position is designated as essential personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
Five years of related experience and/or training.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Must comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.
Must pass a background screening/CJIS compliance process.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Windows Workstation, and the Microsoft Office Program Suite.
Working knowledge of PC hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and upgrading.
Working knowledge of database management systems (DBMS) design and development.
Working knowledge of design, installation, and configuration of videoconferencing solutions.
Working knowledge of Windows networking environments, including 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, DNS, DHCP, Web Server, and IIS.
Working knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SAN).
Knowledge of Cisco firewalls and switches, including IOS, VLAN, and Cisco Unified Computing System.
Knowledge of Voice-Over-IP (VOIP).
Knowledge of virtual environments, including HyperV and VMware.
Knowledge of cybersecurity products, including next-generation antivirus and threat detection and response.

Nice To Haves

Current MCSE certification.
Cisco certification.

Responsibilities

Perform complex network and server administration, including configuring, installing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading hardware and operating systems.
Install, customize, configure, troubleshoot, test, and optimize network software and physical infrastructure designs.
Design and implement network security solutions, including user roles and groups, trust relationships, access rights, and directories.
Configure VLANs to support IP-based audio, video, and data services.
Analyze network resource utilization and implement solutions to ensure network applications remain accessible and functional.
Identify and recommend network infrastructure changes to improve performance, reliability, and availability.
Develop and recommend network management procedures, including allocation of centralized, decentralized, and remote network services.
Plan and install hardware upgrades for network servers, gateways, and telecommunications devices.
Identify and resolve complex network problems using network management tools.
Maintain network security according to policies and procedures and document information security processes.
Participate in or perform selection, development, and implementation of backup and recovery solutions.
Track network assets.
Design and maintain complex network architecture, including hubs, routers, and physical networks.
Analyze new applications and participate in implementation planning.
Conduct analysis in support of data center planning.
Provide in-depth support for information security incidents, including internal violations, hacker attacks, viruses, and system access issues.
Research and evaluate network and server hardware and software options and upgrades, including updates, patches, and service packs.
Upgrade network hardware and software components as required.
Assist users experiencing problems with system software.
Administer and monitor computer systems that control user access and system security.
Perform other related duties as assigned.