Network Administrator - Full Time

Cumberland County, PA; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Wellness program with wellness incent

Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance

United Concordia Dental Insurance

County Retirement Pension

Job summary

Cumberland County, PA is seeking an IT Network Technician to maintain, support, and improve the county’s wired and wireless network infrastructure, assisting with connectivity projects, hardware installation, and operational support for county departments. The role requires 2–4 years in IT, an associate degree in IT or network administration (bachelor preferred), and TCP/IP networking knowledge.

Certifications or 5–10 years can substitute for formal schooling; strong teamwork and problem solving

Qualifications

• Associate degree in IT, network administration, CS or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Certifications or 5–10 years of IT/technical support may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Configure, install, and maintain wired and wireless LAN/WAN infrastructure and related equipment.
• Monitor network traffic and troubleshoot hardware/software for departments.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support and collaborate with IT teammates.
• Evaluate network technologies and improvements to enhance reliability.
• Participate in training and meetings; assist with general IT support as needed.
• Support Election Day processes with the Bureau of Elections.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Routing & Switching

VLANs

ACLs

Ethernet

Fiber cabling

Education

Associate’s degree in IT/Network Admin/CS

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining, supporting, and improving the county’s wired and wireless network infrastructure. Assists with network connectivity projects, hardware installation, troubleshooting, and operational support for county departments.

Essential Job Functions

• Configure, install, and maintain wired and wireless LAN/WAN infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, access points, ethernet and fiber cabling and other network equipment.
• Monitor network traffic to ensure optimal performance and troubleshoot network-related hardware and software in response to customer or departmental needs.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support to resolve network-related issues and collaborate with IT teammates.
• Evaluate and recommend network technologies, tools, and improvements to enhance system reliability and performance.
• Participate in training, seminars, and meetings as required.
• Answers department phones and assists with general IT support when needed.
• Work with the Bureau of Elections in support of Election Day processes.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Education

Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work:

• Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, Computer Science, or related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Certifications or 5-10 years of work experience in technical support or information technology will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Work Experience

• 2-4 years of work experience in information technology.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts including routing, switching, VLANs, ACLs, ethernet, and fiber cabling standards, etc.

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.

Technology Support/Issues With Applying

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Benefits

Medical Benefits

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits

• County Retirement Pension
• 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
• Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
• Normal Retirement Options:
• Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
• Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off

• Vacation
• 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
• 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
• Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
• 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
• 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
• No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits

• Educational Assistance
• 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance