IT Network & Systems Lead — Infrastructure & Security

Association of Minnesota Counties; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Brown County is seeking a Full Time IT Network & Systems Administrator in New Ulm, MN. The role focuses on managing county information systems, coordinating software/hardware installations, server and network administration, and cybersecurity. Requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with relevant experience, and a valid Minnesota driver’s license.

Not a remote position. Responsibilities include vendor coordination, system testing, documentation, and maintaining backups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Associate’s degree in computer networking/operations and three years of experience in computer operations, networking, and system design.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
• Ability to effectively use verbal, graphic and written skills.
• Considerable knowledge and skill in information technology and project management.
• Must have technical, conceptual, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or verbal forms.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and have strong positive public relations skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to prioritize work requirements and demands.
• Ability to assess problems and make technology recommendations.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate documents and records.
• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to follow data practices requirements regarding confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to work with Linux and MS Server OS.
• Ability to administer operating rules and procedures under management guidance.
• Considerable knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange and virtual servers.
• Ability to provide analytical and troubleshooting skills in a large-scale environment.
• Considerable skill in networking, firewalls, VPN, and VOIP.
• Ability to follow data practices requirements regarding confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to setup, configure, and maintain virtual servers.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the County’s information systems through technical expertise, strategic planning, and leadership.
• Provides desktop support.
• Tests all segments of a system to ensure that requirements are met.
• Maintains hardware/software using vendor and proven techniques.
• Develops, implements, enforces and adheres to procedural standards.
• Reviews, recommends and installs county-wide backup systems.
• Designs forms and reports.
• Sets up and maintains existing and new networks, servers, routers and switches.
• Maintains VPN remote environment.
• Attend meetings and training, as needed.

Job description

Brown County is seeking a Full Time IT Network & Systems Administrator in New Ulm, MN. The role focuses on managing county information systems, coordinating software/hardware installations, server and network administration, and cybersecurity. Requires a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree with relevant experience, and a valid Minnesota driver’s license.

Not a remote position. Responsibilities include vendor coordination, system testing, documentation, and maintaining backups.