Network Administrator

Excellent Benefits The City provides a comprehensive benefits package that is largely employer paid including Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA/HSA, WA State PERS, Life/AD&D and generous paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave Programs. The City also offers optional 457 and Roth (up to 2% City match), LTD and Supplemental Life plan participation. Essential Job Functions Administers, maintains, troubleshoots and configures network hardware and devices. Plans, performs and manages hardware and operating software upgrades. Plans and coordinates systems deployment. Oversees vendor support, including implementation of systems, licensing, upgrades and problem resolution. Monitors the City Helpdesk system and responds to job related tickets. Installs, configures, maintains and supports network management servers and equipment including firewalls, website filtering devices, endpoint protection and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Ensures reliable operation of the City network. Performs network traffic monitoring, proactive detection and immediate response to performance or security events. Identifies Web and network security exploits through the performance of regular penetration testing, reporting and issue resolution. Provides after-hour support for infrastructure related emergencies and maintenance. Develops, maintains and updates network related technical documentation such as system configurations, procedures, problem fixes, vendor support, contracts and disaster recovery procedures. Develops, updates and distributes user instructional documentation and tutorials to City staff. Manages the City Virtual Private Network and remote access functions. Monitors the network, security and telecommunications needs of the City and client departments. Recommends products and methods for applying technology to address organizational needs including security, reliability, accessibility and cost-effectiveness. Stays current with new network and security technologies, trends and regulations. Ensures network effectiveness and compliance with applicable regulations, security requirements, policies and procedures. Manages the City’s printer program including administering printing servers, overseeing printer leases and coordinating device replacements with IT staff. Works with other government agencies and outside companies on joint projects to provide secure and reliable inter-connectivity and appropriate access in and out of the City's network.

Other job functions: Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information. Provides full back-up support for Systems Administrator duties including management of storage, virtual environment, servers, backups and Office 365 environment.

Qualification Requirements Associate degree. Six years of experience in information technology including three years performing network administration and cybersecurity.

City of Wenatchee Government The City of Wenatchee is a full-service City employing 190 employees. Departments include Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Police and Public Works. The City operates under a Strong Mayor form of government with seven council members. Active boards and commissions advise the City Council with governance. The Community The City of Wenatchee is home to 35,526 people with 124,795 living in the greater Wenatchee area. Located in a beautiful valley at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers and on the east slopes of the Cascade Mountain Range, the city enjoys abundant sunshine with four distinct seasons. The average rainfall is a mere 10 inches per year making the region a focal point of Washington State for outdoor recreation. Wenatchee is the largest city in rural North Central Washington and thus provides a small-town atmosphere with big city amenities striking a great balance between rural and urban qualities of life. The city is only 30-minutes from the renowned resort towns of Leavenworth and Lake Chelan. For those desiring amenities of major metropolitan areas, Seattle is a short scenic 3-hour drive or 30-minute flight away making Wenatchee very attractive to relocate to from the Puget Sound area. Find out more about the City at https://www.wenatcheewa.gov. Some of the tourism highlights of the region can be viewed at https://www.visitchelancounty.com/ and http://wenatchee.org/. Our historic downtown is a nationally recognized Main Street with an active downtown association https://wendowntown.org/. Must See “We are Wenatchee Part I" https://vimeo.com/88411706 “We are Wenatchee Part II” https://vimeo.com/121429638 “We are Wenatchee Part III” https://vimeo.com/208608170 How to Apply Please visit the City of Wenatchee website to view the employment opportunity, job description and complete an online application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wenatcheewa. Initial Review Date: 5:00 P.M., Thursday, February 20, 2025. Open until filled. recblid wbmuiihdudhrskyirl6qpmri3s9oal