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Network AdministratorCity of Brainerd MN • Brainerd, Minnesota, United States
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Network Administrator

City of Brainerd MN
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    Brainerd, Minnesota, United States
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    Brainerd, Minnesota, United States
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Performs highly technical and complex network administration throughout the organization under the general direction of the Technology Director. Responsible for managing and maintaining computer network infrastructure and connectivity. Ensures the network is secure, reliable, and available to meet the needs of the organization and various end users. Performs tasks such as installing and configuring network hardware and software, monitoring network performance, troubleshooting network issues, and providing technical support to end users.
2026 Hiring Range: $44.89 - $50.01 per hour depending on qualifications.
2026 Pay Range: $44.89 - $53.43 per hour.
*2026 Performance based pay opportunity: Up to $59.83 per hour.
*The City of Brainerd utilizes a performance-based pay system as noted above. Our system provides an opportunity for additional pay steps based on merit. Contact the HR Department if you would like to learn more about our system.
Responsible for management of network operations throughout the organization.
Installs, configures, and maintains complex network infrastructures, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, ethernet, wireless, and fiber networks.
Manages firewalls including configuration, patches, updates, and monitoring.
Serves a primary role for network security and cybersecurity.
Provides project management and oversight as needed for assigned projects.
Ensures that the organization's networks are secure and protected from unauthorized access, viruses, malware, and other security threats. Regularly updates and patches network systems to ensure they are protected from vulnerabilities.
Monitors network performance to identify and troubleshoot issues before they cause adverse impacts on the network or degrade performance.
Manages connectivity including wired internet, PRI, TLS, wireless connections (WiFi), etc.
Manages VLANs – Data, Voice, DMZ, Public, Police/CJIS, Airport/FAA, Utility, SCADA, etc.
Manages VPNs for remote access as well as point‑to‑point connections as needed.
Troubleshootsnetwork issues by identifying and resolving network issues, including hardware failures, software bugs, and connectivity problems.
Implements and maintains network security protocols, including firewalls, intrusion detection, and prevention systems.
Develops and maintains network documentation, diagrams, and operating procedures.
Manages technology implementations and collaborates with staff, vendors, and contractors to plan and complete technology‑related projects.
Performs regular backups and ensures network integrity, redundancy, and recoverability.
Provides on-call support for after‑hours technical outages when necessary.
Provides advanced technical support and troubleshooting for end users.
Serves as a backup support role for the Technology Coordinator and System Administrator.
Performs other duties as assigned or when necessary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of networking protocols and technologies.
Advanced knowledge of network infrastructure components such as routers, switches, firewalls.
Experience with network security protocols, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and network segmentation.
Knowledge of network virtualization technologies, such as VLANs and virtual switches and network function virtualization (NFV).
Proficient in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools and processes.
Experience with virtualization platforms, such as VMware or Hyper‑V.
Experience with storage area networks (SAN) and their operation.
Experience with cloud computing platforms.
Ability to be creative, innovative, and flexible in managing evolving technology trends and needs.
Strong analytical, organizational, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and to collaborate as a member of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Three (3) years of experience in network administration, system administration, or related position - preferably in local government.
Equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the Department Head.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support 24/7 operations.
Satisfactory completion of FBI / MN BCA background examination including national fingerprint‑based criminal history record check and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security and Privacy: Security Role.
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing, walking and repetitive motions and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and color perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small part , using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm's length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
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  • Brainerd, Minnesota, United States

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