NETWORK SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Converse County WY • Douglas, WY

2d • $88,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Network Systems Administrator is under the administrative direction of the Technical Services Director and the Technical Services Department. This position provides technical planning, developing, engineering, design, implementation, training, support, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links at all levels. Through effective planning, and resource allocation, this position assures the effective coordination required to meet Converse County strategic plans and the Department’s objectives. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field; and four (4) years’ experience in network administration; OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Familiarity with Cisco, Ubiquiti, and network security standards.
• Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, technical specifications, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and specifications.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Attend meetings and make presentations when necessary; service as a principal planning and development advisor to the Department Head on all IT programs and issues.
• Ability work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• 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.
• Advanced problem resolution, providing in-depth technical knowledge to reduce downtime for systems and networks.
• Knowledge of the Converse County organization, including but not limited to goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of network operating systems and ability to accurately troubleshoot and resolve complex network and desktop operating systems
• In-depth knowledge of IP protocols, addressing schemas, and directory services
• In-depth knowledge of tools, standards, methods, best practices, and industry trends in the area of enterprise-wide workstation engineering and automated deployment
• In-depth knowledge of project life cycles, resources, and workload planning
• In-depth knowledge of corporate networks and servers
• Knowledge of using computer technologies to enhance departmental efficiencies and to better reach agency business goals
• Knowledge and proficiency of computer languages, technologies and protocols, as well as networked computer system environments and device capabilities
• Knowledge and proficiency of the design and maintenance of relational databases, network operating systems and servers, and other technical applications unique to County departments
• Ability to facilitate and lead teams of people from different functional areas in work efforts that affect multiple projects
• Ability to direct others in problem and technical issue resolution
• Ability to work well with teams that may have conflicting ideas and interests, resolve the conflicts, motivate the teams while using respect, courtesy, and tact
• Ability to understand and follow applicable policies and regulations, demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, stay up to date on current and emerging technologies.
• Must possess a valid Wyoming Driver’s License; ability to be insured under the County’s automobile insurance policy coverage; must be at least 18 years of age.
• This position is subject to satisfactory criminal background check, and drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT: Perform specialized procedures such as complex system fault isolation development of technical procedures and practices, conduct extended problem diagnostics, and resolve basic issues, document problems and resolutions. Allocate, and coordinate numerous internal and external resources, including negotiating contracts and MOU’s; assist in development of Department budgets and other General Fund expenditures; maintain current resource information on operations; recommend the purchase of equipment and services related to IT systems and networks. Perform information assurance duties. “Information assurance” refers to measures that protect and defend information and information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. Design and implement programs/networks and recommend automated system controls and protocols to solve organizational information and technology issues; assure compatibility and performance of network/systems.
• TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Serve as point of contact between users, service providers, and Department. Provide user support as needed, including interpretation of user concerns; define desired results and develop solutions to address coordination of technologies and ensure desired outcomes as needed. Assure effective and comprehensive communication of issues and strategies between department and other County departments and entities; serve as liaison between the County and various regional organizations and state and federal agencies; coordinate development activities with other departments and agencies.
• TECHNICAL SECURITY: Maintains confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network. Assure compliance with state and Federal policies and regulations within all facets of the Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level