Network Administrator

Title:                  Network Administrator   

Reports to:         Information Systems Supervisor

Department:       Information Services

Purpose:  Responsible for the reliability, security, maintenance, and implementation of all networking hardware.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate and a two-year Technical Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of four years practical field experience with expertise in the configuration of various networking equipment to include switches, routers, firewalls, VPN, etc.

Preferred:

• CCNA
• Network
• Python scripting
• Cisco Routing and Switching
• Pal Alto Experience

Job Functions:

• Assist in the evaluation, planning, and implementation of IT infrastructure projects.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of technological changes and advancements with vast knowledge of network equipment design and implementation in a wide area network environment.
• Ensure that all cooperative computing resources are operational and available.
• Support all network, telecommunications, and mission critical systems, including:

core & distribution switches, routers, packet & application firewalls, security servers, Wi-fi, VPN’s, Verizon’s private network, security cameras and other misc. devices.

• Provide 24/7/365 on-call support by participating in a schedule rotation.
• Coordinate the tracking and maintenance of software licenses and digital certificates.
• Participate in maintenance and implementation of NGEMC cybersecurity systems in partnership with Cybersecurity Administrator
• Participate in the creation, maintenance, documentation, and routine testing of the disaster recovery plan and incident response plan.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal
  skills for effective interaction with other personnel, both public and private consultants.
• The ability to reason analytically and relate theoretical concepts to actual needs.

Core Values:

• Safety: Continually adheres to regulations and ongoing training to maintain a safe work environment for all.
• Operational Excellence: Works smart and efficiently to provide exceptional reliability and is a sound financial and economic steward. Collaborates to develop the best solutions.
• Engagement and Growth: Takes responsibility for own actions, success and growth. Expresses commitment to work hard, with a positive attitude. Demonstrates good judgement and embraces constructive criticism and challenges. Seeks opportunities to learn and share knowledge.
• Integrity: Honest, respectful, kind and trustworthy. Brings a positive influence and values diversity. Eager to own, apologize and fix mistakes promptly and follow through timely on commitments. Maintains confidentiality.
• Teamwork: Provides assistance, information or other support for the team to build or maintain relationships.
• Customer Commitment: Puts the convenience of the members and internal customers first; asks for and values opinions of those whom they serve. Provides solutions with a sense of urgency and concern while being present, open and empathetic.
• Community Minded: Desires to make a difference in the communities served by NGEMC.
• Change: Constantly seeks opportunities to develop better services and more efficient processes.

Physical Demands:

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities (some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees). Requires physical ability in reaching, stooping, standing, walking, lifting, must be able to lift small objects with the fingers, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive operations, and defined sedentary work. Visual acuity required with administrative machine operation. Exposure to outside environmental conditions periodically.

Working Conditions:

General office environment; requires the flexibility to work irregular hours for assignment completion; requires the ability to work during emergency situations and availability during inclement weather.