Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field AND two year’s experience in network administration. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
Licenses/Certification(s) Valid driver’s license may be required or preferred. If applicable, position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. Microsoft (MCSE/MCSA) and/or Cisco (CCNA/CCNP/CCSP) professional certification may be required.
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Manages the operations, security and configuration of network server hardware and software in a multiple operating system environment; assures the security and integrity of the City’s network resources.
Environmental FactorsWork is performed in a standard office environment.
Physical FactorsLight physical demands; mostly desk work. Frequent to constant use of a personal computer.
Work Situation FactorsPosition involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.
FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.Full-time; Regular; Exempt.This position is graded at RX23.
Duties and Responsibilities
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- Assures the overall integrity, security and reliability of the network systems; administers a network infrastructure to support present and future operational needs; exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; evaluates and analyzes network issues, and recommends and implements solutions; performs network trouble-shooting to diagnose system problems; identifies, resolves and repairs problems within scope of authority.
- Monitors network environment, access, security, functionality and utilization; resolves traffic, security, and access issues; assures optimum network performance, system integrity and maximum uptime; monitors network server hardware and operating systems, and performs system backups; installs and configures network hardware, software and upgrades; prepares and updates technical documentation.
- Monitors and resolves network operations; identifies and assesses hardware and software needs, and recommends improvements; monitors network security and virus updates; administers e-mail systems; manages local and remote access; creates user accounts, resource access, and file-share lists;
- Installs, upgrades and configures network devices and components, such as routers, terminal servers, VOIP hardware and software, and switches; checks physical wiring and component connectivity, and assures system safety and reliability; researches, evaluates and tests new hardware and software, and provides recommendations; maintains inventories of equipment; tracks and monitors registrations and licenses.