Network Systems Administrator I

Birminghamalcitycouncil; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Birmingham is looking for Network Systems Administrators to manage system solutions and resolve network issues. In this role, you will troubleshoot and maintain network systems, implement security measures, and ensure efficient performance of IT projects. Candidates must have experience with network systems administration and a valid driver's license. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits according to merit pay scales across multiple agencies.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Generous paid holidays

Qualifications

• Driver's license required.
• Experience administering network systems in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with virtualization technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer network applications and equipment.
• Manage network security and malware protection.
• Diagnose network issues and resolve connectivity problems.

Skills

Network administration

Troubleshooting

VoIP configuration

Virtualization technology (VMWare, Citrix)

Education

Microsoft Certification

Cisco Certification

Technical certifications (VMWare, Linux)

Tools

VMWare

Citrix

Active Directory

Job description

Target Close Date, Pay Grade, and Type

Target Close Date: 01 / 14 / 2026

Pay Grade: Grade 28

Type: Full time

Job Summary

Network Systems Administrators (I) are responsible for identifying and providing network / systems solutions within their organizations to facilitate workflow processes. Employees in this position develop specialized networks to enhance functionality, investigate / resolve network and systems problems, monitor system performance, manage various Information Technology (IT) projects, run backups of systems and database software, and offer specialized training to end users. Network Systems Administrators (I) work almost exclusively in an office setting using standard office equipment (e.g., computer, phone, copier, etc.) and have no supervisory responsibilities to subordinate personnel. The Cities of Bessemer and Birmingham currently have vacancies in their Information Technology Services departments. IF YOU APPLIED DURING THE 11 / 12 - 12 / 3 / 25 POSTING, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REAPPLY.

Compensation & Benefits

Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.

• Bessemer: $64,001 - $99,278
• Birmingham: $66,684 - $103,438
• Health Department: $79,289 - $123,011
• Homewood: $77,001 - $119,475
• Jefferson County: $74,068 - $114,899
• Mountain Brook: $83,657 - $129,771
• Personnel Board: $66,414 - $103,022

Minimum Qualifications

• Option A:
  • Driver's license.
  • Experience administering network systems (e.g., designing, setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining networks; installing, configuring, and upgrading network components; VOIP configuration) in an enterprise environment.
• Option B:
  • Driver's license.
  • Experience with virtualization technology (e.g., VMWare, Citrix, HyperV).
• Option C:
  • Driver's license.
  • Experience administering enterprise Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) infrastructure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Any current Microsoft Certification.
• Any current Cisco Certification.
• Other certifications of a technical nature (e.g., VMWare, Citrix, LINUX).
• Experience with active directory responsibilities (e.g., adding users, providing rights, etc.).
• Experience with backup, restore, and recovery of systems (i.e., does not need to be multiple system and / or enterprise network).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

• Administers network applications, operating systems, and network equipment by reviewing, monitoring, and testing networking components to ensure efficient performance and to make recommendations for any needed hardware or software changes.
• Manages network security by developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing measures, standards, and procedures to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of computer networks in order to ensure network data is available to authorized users and not tampered with or degraded during data uploads or storage and to protect network hardware and software.
• Monitors network security against malware attacks such as viruses (e.g., worms, trojans) spyware, and ransomware by performing security assessments using various software tools, protocols, tests, and system monitoring in order to identify actual and potential network threats and vulnerabilities and to determine network security solutions.
• Diagnoses network and system components (e.g., server routers, switches, Networking Operating System, Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) by performing system tests and evaluating performance results using various troubleshooting tools (e.g., Ping, ICMP, Traceroute, Ipconfig) in order to resolve network connectivity and performance issues.
• Manages division projects (e.g., hardware installations, network upgrades, virtualization rollouts, business analytics, and data management) by laying out project planning, execution, monitoring, and completion in order to mitigate technical system / application issues.
• Prepares requests for proposals and bid specifications for the jurisdiction or department(s) by reviewing current network and systems infrastructure, network and system’s needs, and budget information in order to obtain bids from vendors for networking services, products, or support.
• Reviews contracts and bids from vendors by comparing the services, products, and support offered to the specified needs outlined in the request for proposals and bid specifications in order to make a recommendation to the Infrastructure Manager and CIO to ensure contract work, services, or equipment standards are meet.
• Administers systems applications and datacenter operations including, servers (virtual and physical), data storage systems, datacenter backup and recovery systems, and ensures that all other support systems are operational in a 24 / 7 environment by monitoring, installing, or upgrading computer components and software applications in order to ensure system uptime and performance.
• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and / or guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. Job may also involve occasional moderate lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting and involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

EEO STATEMENT

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city / agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city / agency website.

ACCOMMODATION

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [e-mail] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.