SUMMARY: The Network Administrator performs professional-level work associated with support, management, security, and architecture of the City-wide network system, including operating system support, workstation set-up, data communication management, systems back-up and operations, voice mail and phone systems management, personal computer-based applications training, Help Desk support, and Internet access.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for the administration and engineering of the City s computer network including: the selection of personal computer application software; computer operating system upgrades, and the installation of all computer hardware and software.
- Manages and coordinates the maintenance and repair schedule for all computer hardware.
- Performs basic system operations.
- Works closely with the IT Security Manager in the design and configuration of the workstation hardware and software.
- Manages and coordinates the maintenance and repair schedule for all computer hardware.
- Designs, supports, and repairs the City-wide network. Implements and supports data communication for personal computers.
- Collaborates with and provides back up support for technical support staff and consults with computer vendors regarding computer network support and design.
- Provides database administration services including configuring and installing databases.
- Assists the Information Technology Director and IT Security Manager with security related technologies and procedures.
- Works closely with the IT Security Manager in the design of the network and application environments to ensure they are properly secured and backed up.
- Monitors the network environment using various tools and technologies for possible security incidents and researches solutions to resolve incidents and identified weaknesses.
- When necessary, issues are forwarded to the IT Security Manager.
- Manages the Office 365 environment, virtual server environment, phone and voice mail systems, firewall configuration and VPN access.
- Contributes technical information and assists in the development of the City s disaster recovery plans.
- Provides information technology support to all departments on a 24 hours per day; seven days per week basis.
- Oversees installation of network system upgrades and preventative maintenance programs.
- Responsible for determining requirements for the purchase of personal computers, peripherals, and other network related items.
- Manages projects independently including workstation rollouts, network and server upgrades, security related projects, etc.
- If issues arise or assistance is required during projects, the Network Administrator escalates these to the Information Technology Director or IT Security Manager for additional direction.
Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
2026 PAY RANGE:
Senior Network Administrator: Salary Grade 5: $41.33 - $53.73 $85,968.48 - $111,758.66 annually
Network Administrator: Salary Grade 2: $33.74 - $43.86 $70,175.56 - $91, 228.02 annually
Graduate Intern (Information Technology) Pay Range 330: $17.56 - $24.90
Applications will be accepted through SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026. This deadline may be extended to meet the needs of the City.
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