SYSTEMS MANAGER

City of Jackson, MS; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Jackson, MS is seeking a Systems Manager for Information Systems to oversee core networking and infrastructure, including enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, Wi‑Fi platforms, and hybrid‑cloud connectivity. You will apply TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, NAT and SNMP to optimize performance and reliability.

The role requires an Associate degree in IT with 6+ years in IT roles; a bachelor’s in IT with a cybersecurity and networking emphasis is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in IT required; a bachelor's degree with cybersecurity & networking emphasis is highly preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive IT experience across multiple functional roles.
• Experience with network security monitoring and incident response is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage, configure, and maintain enterprise networking gear and connectivity.
• Monitor network performance and document changes.
• Execute security diagnostics and respond to incidents to mitigate data loss.

Skills

Networking basics

TCP/IP

VLANs & routing

DNS/DHCP/SNMP

Security & incident response

Documentation & audits

Education

Associate degree in IT

Bachelor’s in IT with Cybersecurity & Networking emphasis

Job description

Systems Manager Core- Responsibilities Network Administration & Infrastructure • Manage, configure, and maintain enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, wireless platforms, and hybrid-cloud connectivity. • Leverage strong foundational networking expertise (TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, VLANs, routing, switching, VPNs, WAN, QoS) to optimize performance • Handle core network services including DNS, DHCP, NAT, and SNMP configurations. • Procure network equipment within approved company standards. • Install, terminate, and test physical network cabling and fiber. Security & Threat Management • Execute diagnostic tests to identify and analyze potential threats to computer systems. • Install and maintain enterprise antivirus software and protective systems.• Respond immediately to data security incidents to mitigate data loss and rapidly regain system control. Operations, Monitoring & Documentation • Monitor routine network performance and conduct routine analysis. • Implement network configuration backups and maintain comprehensive documentation for all actions taken and system modifications. Qualifications & Experience • Education: Associate degree in IT required; bachelor’s degree in IT with an emphasis in Cybersecurity and Networking is highly preferred. • Experience: Typically requires 6+ years of progressive IT experience across multiple functional roles.Position : 10150015Code : 452-4Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNALLocation : INFORMATION SYSTEMS ADMINGrade : RANGE 30Group : INFORMATIOJob Class : SYSTEMS MANAGERPosting Start : 08/06/2026Posting End : 12/31/9999MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $24.14