Network Systems Administrator
Network Systems Administrator
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$ 68498 - 89048
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Job Description
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Description
The City of Battle Creek is looking for a Network Systems Administrator to provide technical support in the Information Technology Department. The position encompasses a combination of network and systems administrator duties. This position will be required to provide technical support for the servers (physical and virtual) network and systems enterprise backup and recovery disaster planning coordination cybersecurity related duties telecommunications support vendor support Microsoft 365 administration and support and other Information Services related functions and operations as necessary; related work as apparent or assigned.
Examples of Duties
- Responsible for the management and maintenance of the Citys network infrastructure ensuring reliable operation and optimal performance security and availability integrating automation processes where appropriate. Including the Citys physical and virtual server (VMware) environment.
- Troubleshoot system and network related issues by running diagnostics documenting problems and resolutions and assessing impact issues.
- Monitor systems and network performance and take corrective actions when necessary to prevent downtime and disruptions.
- Participate in emergency response incident resolution or work outside of normal business hours as to protect the security and integrity of organization systems and information.
- Assist in the development of a business continuity plan as well as an infrastructure/data backup and retention plan.
- Network administration including Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy Management Endpoint Protection VMware Veeam Cisco Systems and Switches Cisco Phone Systems Microsoft SQL and Windows Servers.
- Be directly involved with the management and support of cybersecurity related functions
- Assist in system administration across multiple department specific software.
- Ensures that all information systems and networks operate according to internal standards external accrediting agency standards regulatory agencies and legal requirements.
- Working with network hardware and software including switches firewalls and other network devices.
- Implement new network hardware and systems where necessary to increase optimum device utilization and performance.
- Collaborate with department team members other City departments and vendors as it relates to the City networks and systems.
- Provide support for team members addressing network and computer related concerns and resolving technical issues promptly.
- Keep abreast of changing technology and techniques through research as well as attending conferences workshops and seminars as appropriate.
- Review new equipment and software offerings and provide recommendations for purchase where appropriate.
Typical Qualifications
- Bachelors degree with coursework in Information Technology Computer Science or related field.
- 4 or more years experience in a technical I.T. role preferably as a Network Systems Administration.
- Thorough knowledge of principles methods and practices related to information systems networks and telephone communications.
- In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP DNS DHCP etc) VPN firewalls.
- Valid drivers license in the State of Michigan.
Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting bending reaching hand dexterity (grasping holding keyboarding repetitive movements) reading writing eye-hand coordination seeing (near and/or far color depth field of vision) hearing using the telephone contact with government officials and the general public working overtime and working inside and alone; work has some minimal exposure to environmental conditions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
