Senior Network Administrator

City of Homestead; Homestead Trailer Park (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Homestead in Florida seeks a Senior Network Systems Administrator to provide comprehensive support for a complex network and server environment. The role includes design, implementation, and maintenance of networks and security, along with disaster recovery planning and capacity planning.

You will support and guide IT staff, ensure uptime, and comply with city policies. A BS in CS or related field and 5 years of experience are required, plus a valid Florida driver’s license and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or closely related field.
• Five (5) years of related experience and/or training required.
• Ability to work with complex mathematical concepts and apply them to practical problems.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions from complex instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex network and server administration, including configuring, installing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading hardware and operating systems.
• Installs, configures, troubleshoots, tests and optimizes network software and physical infrastructure designs.
• Designs and implements network security solutions including access rights and directories.
• Performs VLAN configuration to support IP-based services.
• Analyzes network resource utilization and implements solutions to ensure accessibility of applications.
• Identifies and recommends changes to improve performance, reliability and availability.
• Plans and installs hardware upgrades for network servers, gateways, and telecom devices.
• Provides in-depth support for information security incidents.
• Researches and evaluates network and server hardware/software options and upgrades.
• May lead a network support team.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server

Microsoft Windows Workstation

Microsoft Office Suite

PC Hardware

DBMS design/development

Videoconferencing

Windows Networking

Active Directory/Exchange/DNS/DHCP/IIS

SAN

Cisco Firewalls & Switches

VOIP

HyperV/VMware

Cybersecurity Products

MCSE Certification

Cisco Certified

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field

Job description

General Function:

This is a senior level position in the Network Systems Administrator series and performs comprehensive support of complex network and server operating system environment. This position also performs a wide-range of network-related duties, including the design, implementation, and maintenance of a complex network.

Assignments include network design, disaster recovery planning, capacity planning, network security, complex server and network configuration, network administration and monitoring, troubleshooting and maintenance. Incumbents may also provide technical guidance to other IT professional staff.

Reports To:

Assistant Director of Innovation & Technology Department

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs the more complex network and server administration functions, including configuring, installing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading hardware and operating systems.
• Installs, customizes, configures, troubleshoots, tests and optimizes moderate to complex network software and physical infrastructure designs.
• Designs and implements network security solutions, including elements such as end user roles and groups, trust relationships, access rights, and directories.
• Performs VLAN configuration to support the installation and maintenance of services over Internet Protocol (IP) such as audio, video and data.
• Analyzes network resource utilization and implements solutions to correct problems to ensure all network applications are accessible and functioning properly.
• Identifies and recommends appropriate changes to network infrastructure to improve performance, reliability and availability.
• Develops and recommends procedures for network management, including resource allocation of centralized, decentralized and remote network services.
• Plans and installs hardware upgrades for network servers, gateways, and associated telecommunication devices.
• Identifies and resolves complex network problems; uses network management tools.
• Ensures network security according to policies and procedures and documents information security processes.
• Participates in or performs the selection, development, and implementation of backup and recovery solutions.
• Tracks network assets.
• Designs and maintains more complex network architecture, including hubs, routers and physical network.
• Conducts analysis and participates in implementation planning for new applications.
• Conducts analysis in support of data center planning.
• Provides in-depth support for information security incidents including internal violations, hacker attacks, viruses and system access.
• Researches and evaluates network and server hardware and software options and upgrades including updates, patches, and service packs.
• May lead a network support team.
• Upgrades network hardware and software components as required.
• Assists users having problems with the use of system software.
• Administers and monitors computer system that controls user access (System Security).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Type of Appointment/Work hours:

• Full-time/Regular in-person position.
• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week usually consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Designated as essential personnel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree from a four (4) year college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems or closely related field required.
• Five (5) years of related experience and/or training required.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Valid Florida driver's license with clean driving record.
• Must comply with the City's Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Must pass a background screening/CJIS compliance process.

Specific Skills:

• Total working knowledge of:
  • Microsoft Windows Server.
  • Microsoft Windows Workstation.
  • Microsoft Office Program Suite.
  • PC Hardware assembly, troubleshooting, upgrading.
  • Data Base Management Systems (DBMS) design/development.
  • Design, installation, and configuration of videoconferencing solutions.
  • Windows Networking Environment (10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, etc.)
  • Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, DNS, DHCP, Web Server, IIS, etc.
  • Storage Area Networks (SAN)
  • Knowledge of Cisco Firewalls and switches (IOS, VLAN, Cisco's Unified Computing System)
  • Voice-Over-IP (VOIP)
  • Virtual Environments (HyperV, VMware)
  • Cybersecurity Products (NextGen Antivirus, Threat Detection and Response, etc.)
• Desirable:
  • Current MCSE and Cisco Certified.

Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions:

The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Core Competencies:

• Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
• Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
• Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
• Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.
• Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City's Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.

Veteran's Preference Policy:

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans' Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans' Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritized placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department.