NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR III

General Summary:

Installs and supports communications equipment and infrastructure components within the guidelines of hardware and software technical manuals, the National and Federal Electrician’s Code Manuals, County and departmental policies and procedures. Adheres to city and departmental policies and procedures. Reports to Deputy CIO – Infrastructure & Communications or other designated person and works with directors, supervisors, elected officials, co-workers, vendors, consultants and other IT professionals to provide technical support. Serves as team lead for Network group. 

 

Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards:

• Tests and recommends equipment and software related to Network Infrastructure. Contributes to developing and designing network systems to maximizes network performance through ongoing monitoring and troubleshooting. 
• Evaluate and provides recommendations, specifications and documentation for alternative options regarding network Infrastructure changes or upgrades options.  Develops procedures for maintaining network infrastructure. Maintains accurate inventory database on network infrastructure related hardware, applicable software and user access. 
• Manages VMware, SAN, active directory, and windows server. Performs management and maintenance of network components and software.
• Performs troubleshooting, upgrades, maintenance, and problem-solving activities on network infrastructure hardware and software, servers, and components. Supports, monitors, and tests hardware and software pertaining to Network Infrastructure. Helps design, implement, and tests network infrastructure security. 
• Assists in short- and long-term strategic planning to meet network requirements. 
• Performs critical fault isolation on voice and data network hardware and software to minimize communication outages. 
• Recommends and schedules for the repair of network equipment covered by warranties and maintenance contracts. 
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE: 

• Network planning, security, monitoring performance, testing, and providing other Network Administrators with guidance.
• Troubleshoots network and infrastructure problems and installs new networking and infrastructure equipment and upgrades. 

Qualifications

Education: High diploma or GED. AA/AS in Networking, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field preferred. 

Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years in a Network Administrator position and relevant technical experience with network hardware and a Microsoft network environment. 

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  

Knowledge (position requirements at entry): 

• Considerable knowledge of communications technology and concepts, hardware configurations, network communications best practices, software, operating systems, manual systems, applications systems, data communicatio