NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Network Administrator Principal
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$71K/yr - $111K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is a municipal department seeking a Network Administrator Principal to lead, plan, develop, supervise, and control computer networks and data communication devices. The role involves overseeing network systems, ensuring security, and managing projects related to network administration.
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Responsibilities
Lead the operations team in the design and review of new network systems and hardware
Oversee the installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of network systems, hardware, software, and related infrastructure
Assist in conducting capacity planning of existing and new network systems
Direct the deployment of large-scale network infrastructure and systems
Configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings enforcing security access to data, identifying device access paths and availability in accordance with standards, project, and operational requirements
Maintain installation and configuration procedures and support system standards
Evaluate new network systems, applications, and hardware
Assist team with daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, network resources, systems, and key processes
Analyze security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions
Examine network systems and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs such as backups
Ensure that data center environmental and monitoring equipment is maintained
Lead the Network team and confer with various departments
Mentor and cross-train team members on existing and new technologies
Ensure procedures adhere to organizational goals and objectives
Serve as project manager in network administration for complex operating systems
Develop, document, communicate, and enforce a network technology policy
Coordinate projects by collaborating with network administrators on business applications to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of the network systems to meet day to day operations
Evaluate and prioritize the maintenance and development of all infrastructure systems, including LAN's, WAN's, Internet, Intranet, security, telephony, and wireless
Review data center/server room security features, including HVAC control, environmental alarms, and access restrictions
Administer, monitor and analyze network performance
Schedule and execute equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and network changes with minimal end user disruption per the guidelines of the Environmental Change Control Process
Create and support Quality of Service (QoS) on the network
Oversee the maintenance of network systems functionality
Identify and develop network systems documentation and training materials
Assist in implementing network upgrades, maintenance fixes and vendor supplied patches
Administer on-going performance tuning and resource optimization
Resolve escalated network issues and ensure timely responses are provided to customers
Ensure firmware patches and upgrades are made on a regular basis and administrative tools and utilities are upgraded
Evaluate and recommend modifications to network environment to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance
Perform related duties as required
Perform related managerial or supervisory duties as required within the department
Perform duties of supervisor or coworkers if necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences
Advise supervisor in a timely manner of situations or issues that have or could lead to deviation from expected results and recommend appropriate solutions or options
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field and five (5) years of IT networking experience; or an Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field and ten (10) years of network administration experience
Valid Texas Class 'C' Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state by time of appointment
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification required within six (6) months of appointment
Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Information Technology Services must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check within the first six months of appointment and maintain CJIS eligibility
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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