Network Operations & Security Engineer

City of Cedar Park; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cedar Park is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to install, configure, and maintain the City’s LAN/WAN, wireless, and VoIP systems. You will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure security and uptime across the network.

The role requires at least an associate degree in CS/IT and 2+ years of related experience, with exposure to VMware/Hyper‑V, Windows Server, and Linux. Expect collaboration with vendors and IT teams, plus disaster recovery planning.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in CS/IT or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in network administration or similar role.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Possession or ability to obtain CompTIA Network+ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software.
• Monitor network performance for reliability, security, and uptime.
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN and wireless issues.
• Maintain City LAN/WAN and wireless availability.
• Administer VoIP/IP telephony and related systems.
• Coordinate network and phone system upgrades with vendors.
• Support virtualization networking (VMware, Hyper-V).
• Manage server OS (Windows Server, Linux) affecting connectivity and security.
• Document network configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Assist in disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Participate in IT projects and professional development.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Cybersecurity basics

VoIP knowledge

ITIL familiarity

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

2+ years network administration experience

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

The City of Cedar Park is seeking an experienced Network Administrator to install, configure, and maintain the City’s LAN/WAN, wireless, and VoIP systems. You will monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure security and uptime across the network.

The role requires at least an associate degree in CS/IT and 2+ years of related experience, with exposure to VMware/Hyper‑V, Windows Server, and Linux. Expect collaboration with vendors and IT teams, plus disaster recovery planning.