Network Administrator

Under the general supervision of the Infrastructure Manager, the Network Administrator oversees the county's network and communications systems. This role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining network infrastructure components, including switches, routers, firewalls, access points, and the phone system. The position is responsible for deploying new network devices and ensuring their ongoing performance and reliability within the county's infrastructure

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Expert-level experience in security of network infrastructure, deployment, configuration, optimization, policy management and administering firewalls

Expert-level routing and switching experience (OSPF, BGP, MPLS, Q-in-Q), including LAN/WAN/Security/Architecture

Install, configure, manage, and optimize enterprise-grade wireless access points, controllers, and other wireless technologies.

Strong experience with IP and ethernet technologies (VLAN, QOS, RPVSTP), L1-L7 technologies.

Responsible for maintaining comprehensive documentation describing the LAN\WAN layout and operational considerations.

Responsible for the cabling and wiring of county facilities to ensure network connectivity.

Analyzes system or application usage and plans for growth or increases in network capacity.

Practices network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.

Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated network issues.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs related duties as required.

Requires travel between buildings; may require evenings or weekends.

Must be available for on-call.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires an associate degree in related field with 3 to 5 years' experience in network administration with enterprise level setup and troubleshooting.

Experience cloud-based management platforms such as Aruba Central, Extreme Cloud IQ, Arista Threat Management, and Cisco Meraki.

Thorough understanding of ethernet, fiber, and related physical technologies.

Must have valid driver's license, clean driving record and be able to pass an FBI / CJIS fingerprint and background check.

CCNA, Security+, CCNP, and equivalent highly desired.

Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco, Untangle, Extreme, and Aruba are a plus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 20 pounds) and occasionally heavier weight (up to 40 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether like or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving direction and instruction from supervisor.

Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of policies and procedures, technical manuals, and diagrams, etc. Requires the ability to prepare technical reports, records, etc. with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions; to teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including computer science and data processing.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to use mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination and Visual Acuity: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color; requires the visual acuity to determine depth perception, peripheral vision, inspection for small parts; preparing and analyzing written or computer data, etc.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Job: Has thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, and policies of the Information Technology Department as they pertain to the performance of duties of the Network Administrator. Has knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Has knowledge in the areas of computer technology and maintenance, information systems management, data processing, etc. Has working knowledge of varying business operations and is able to design / implement computer applications to meet business needs. Can effectively determine appropriate hardware and software requirements for various County operations. Can provide professional, efficient user support and assistance. Has knowledge of the standard tools, materials, and practices of the industry. Is skilled in the care and use of required tools and equipment. Can make minor adjustments and repairs to computer hardware as needed. Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the industry. Can offer training and assistance to co-workers and employees of other departments as required. Can take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Can plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities. Has good organizational, technical, and human relations skills. Can learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Has knowledge of proper English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar. Has knowledge of modern office practices and technology. Can read and interpret technical materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job. Can assemble and analyze information and make written reports and records in a concise, clear, and effective manner. Has thorough knowledge of the terminology and various professional languages used within the department. Has knowledge of how to maintain effective relationships with personnel of other departments, professionals, and members of the public through contact and cooperation. Has knowledge of how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.

Quantity of Work: Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards, and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human, and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and research issues, situations, and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors, and co-workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions, and complaints to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75, $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Lancaster, SC Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lancaster, SC 29720: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person