Network & Security Administrator

City-of-Montros; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Montrose is seeking an IT Network Administrator to manage and troubleshoot all local and wide area network hardware and software, including file servers, routers and switches, and to ensure security across City systems. The role involves installation, maintenance, capacity planning, and documenting network configurations.

The successful candidate will design network solutions, monitor performance, and train staff on IT processes while supporting City personnel with computing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field preferred.
• Three years networking experience preferred.
• HS diploma with CS classes and five years in security or network administration accepted.
• Equivalents possible.
• Experience training municipal staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, install, test, implement, and maintain OS software and hardware infrastructure.
• Monitor and tune systems for optimum performance.
• Support multi-platform computer systems and assist City personnel with tech issues.
• Participate in capacity planning, security assessment, disaster planning and recovery.
• Manage LAN/WAN, install upgrades, document design and configuration.
• Review major applications for security compliance and audit threats.
• Train and mentor IT staff and end users.

Skills

Networking experience

Security auditing

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

HS diploma with CS classes + 5 years security/ network admin experience

Tools

Intrusion detection systems

WAN/LAN design & config

Cisco IOS / network hardware

Job description

City of Montrose is seeking an IT Network Administrator to manage and troubleshoot all local and wide area network hardware and software, including file servers, routers and switches, and to ensure security across City systems. The role involves installation, maintenance, capacity planning, and documenting network configurations.

The successful candidate will design network solutions, monitor performance, and train staff on IT processes while supporting City personnel with computing and