Senior IT Professional - Infrastructure

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston’s Houston Airport System (HAS) seeks a Senior IT Professional – Infrastructure to administer, monitor, and maintain a complex network across three airports, including Cisco switches, firewalls, and Aruba wireless. 24/7 network availability is essential for HAS users and tenants.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project delivery, and adherence to security standards, with supervision and mentoring of staff. A BS degree in CS/MIS is required; CCNP/CCNA preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in CS or MIS or closely related field.
• At least six years of technology experience supporting IT infrastructure; advanced certifications may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Provide network support for HAS networks, including 665+ Cisco devices and Aruba wireless.
• Oversee infrastructure projects and upgrades with documentation and standards.
• Mentor server and desktop staff and collaborate with COH departments.

Skills

Network administration

Cisco IOS

Aruba wireless

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS

Master's degree substitution for experience

Tools

SolarWinds

Cisco FPR-3100

Cisco Firepower

Palo Alto Firewall

Job description

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Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/Section: HAS - IT TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE

Workdays & Hours*: Shift work, could include a Rotating Schedule *** weekends and holidays ***(*Subject to change)

DESCRIPTIONS OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Technology Infrastructure section of the Houston Airport System (HAS) is a service support organization responsible for augmenting the strategic capital program planning, and the design of construction with respect to technology infrastructure initiatives. We are responsible for the documentation and management of all telecommunication infrastructure assets and ensure their integrity toward facilitating all forms of communication traffic. We also support/maintain all HAS networks to include Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), and Local Area Network (LAN). The Senior IT Professional is part of the Technology Infrastructure Division of the Houston Airport System (HAS) Provides network support services: Administrator, monitor and maintain 665 + Cisco network switches/firewalls/network monitoring tools both wired and Aruba wireless across the 3 airports. Provide 24/7 network support to ensure network access for the Houston Airport System. Supported by network team:HAS Users, Tenants, Servers, CCTV Security Cameras, Badge Access System, Flight Information Display (FIDS), Perimeter Intrusion System, IP Phones with PBX, IP PA Mics, Fire Alarm System, HVAC Monitoring, HAS Internet access, Tenant Internet Service, Wireless HAS Access utilizing Aruba Wireless Solutions. Support Security tools services:VPN via Cisco FPR-3100 using RSA tokens, Cisco FPR-3100 and Cisco firepower firewalls, Palo Alto firewall / FireEye Appliance. Support Network device management tools:SolarWinds Fault Alerting, Performance Monitor, and Configuration manager. Support the redundant Internet connection which are load balanced which provides connectivity for all of Houston Airport System. Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including CBP access within 6 months from the hire date.

The duties of the Senior IT Professional - Infrastructure include but are not limited to: TECHNICAL EXPERT: Has advanced technical certifications that demonstrates mastery of a specialized infrastructure discipline. Typically participates in industry/technical users’ groups. Proactively resolves highly complex technology problems by providing expert technical advice. May serve as highest level of escalation internally. This position is routinely expected to provide guidance, technical support, and find creative solutions to a variety of business needs. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: Oversees a variety of highly complex analytical and technical assignments; provides subject matter expertise and advice for assigned technology and infrastructure systems. This position plans, manages, and implements infrastructure projects and upgrades, designs and documents infrastructure processes, procedures, and standards. Ensures effectiveness of infrastructure by performing preventive maintenance work and monitoring system performance; diagnoses problems; works with external vendors and COH departments; and supports back-ups for a variety of technologies, business units, and systems.

STRATEGY: Understands how technology infrastructure systems support business objectives. Drives innovation and creative solutions by providing value propositions. Influences the strategy, acts as a technical thought leader in specialized areas. Implements best practices and uses knowledge of internal and external technology challenges and opportunities to drive business transformation. Addresses risks, limitations and vulnerabilities. Sr. IT Professional – INF role imparts influence and direction has to how server, cloud, storage and other infrastructures are implemented.

TEAM EFFORT: Contributes to the Information Technology team effort by accomplishing specific goals and performing related responsibilities as needed. The Sr. IT Professional – Infrastructure position provides coaching, mentoring, to other Server Team admins as well as Desktop leads when appropriate. Team Effort is more than being a team player, it is a willingness to assist the organization to succeed, to offer assistance outside of normal scope, and it is being available when needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. May occasionally require work in outdoor environment. Occasionally louder noise as found in a data center situation. May require lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field.

Information systems-specific technical certifications may be substituted for 1 year of either the education or the experience requirement, as applicable.

Related professional Information Systems experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

At least six (6) years of technology experience supporting IT infrastructure. Valid system-specific technical certifications required.

Advanced certifications and applicable work experience beyond six (6) years may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the education requirement.

System-specific technical certifications may be considered for substitution for 1 year of experience.

A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

PREFERENCES:

Preferences will be given to candidates with the following:

• Ability to interpret communications requirements and define user needs
• Honesty / Integrity Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidences. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
• Self-motivated, focused and driven to succeed
• Ability to work in high paced environment work with sense of urgency, ability to multitask, and prioritize
• Fast learner; able to adapt to changes quickly
• A solid appreciation for and commitment to teamwork
• Sr. IT Professional Infrastructure prefer to possess a Cisco CCNP/CCNA
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Information Technology systems, construction experience preferred.

***Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.***

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES - If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade- 28

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employment The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.