NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

City of Surprise; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Surprise seeks a skilled IT/network professional to manage the purchase, installation, and support of converged network communications including LAN/WAN voice and data. The role requires handling complex problems and guiding junior staff while planning large-scale systems with vendor cost analyses.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in IT/CS or related field with four years of related experience in telecommunications, networks, IP addressing and VOIP, with one year substituting for each

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
• Four years of directly related experience with proficiency in design, installation, and maintenance of telecommunications, networks, IP addressing, and VOIP.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, manages purchase, installation, and support of converged network communications (LAN/WAN voice and data).
• Participates in planning large scale systems projects via vendor comparison and cost studies.
• Provides leadership and training to lower level technical staff.
• Requires expert knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, converged voice and data networks, wireless, and applications.

Skills

LAN/WAN networks

VOIP

Wireless networks

Converged networks

Vendor comparison

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

IP addressing

telecommunications

VOIP

Job description

SUMMARY

Under general direction, manages the purchase, installation, and support of converged network communications, including LAN/WAN voice and data. Works on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various factors. Participates in planning large scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies. Provides work leadership and training to lower level technical support staff. Requires expert knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, converged voice and data networks, wireless, and applications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field; and four years of directly related experience with proficiency in one or more of the following areas: design, installation, and maintenance of telecommunications, networks, IP addressing, and/or VOIP. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of related education. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include panel interviews. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• E-Verify
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer