Certified Network Administrator/Engineer

General Definition of Work:

Under general direction designs, supports, maintains, and evaluates computer networking and telecommunication systems; installs, configures, and maintains both physical and virtual computer servers; maintains employee network, e-mail and card key access accounts; performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

(This position may not include all of the listed duties, nor do all of the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in this classification.)

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of computer networks including hardware/software support, training, and special projects.

• Plans, designs and implements data connectivity for local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) systems.

• Assists in coordinating special projects including network related wiring plans, LAN/WAN hardware/software purchases, and system installation, backup, maintenance and problem solving.

• Assists in providing network and remote connectivity hardware/software support.

• Maintains LAN user documentation including hardware/software applications, support logs and other related information.

• Researches and recommends network and server hardware and software.

• Assists in installing, designing, configuring, and maintaining system hardware and software.

• Analyzes and troubleshoots the network logs and tracks the nature and resolution of problems.

• Monitors usage to ensure security of data and access privileges.

• Installs, supports and maintains both physical and virtual network servers and appliances.

• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots the Storage Area Network (SAN).

• Establishes and maintains user accounts, profiles, file sharing, access privileges and security.

• Performs and maintains daily server backups.

• Researches, analyzes, monitors, troubleshoots and resolves server or data network problems.

• Develops, maintains and implements network support, and archiving procedures.

• Researches and evaluates new technologies related to computer networking.

• Assists in planning, coordinating and consulting with vendors and clients for hardware/software purchases, product services and support.

• Recommends and specifies the purchase of related products and services.

• Keeps current regarding new hardware/software products for system enhancements.

• Assists and provides support to the Coordinator, WAN/LAN, and other technology staff as requested including performing scheduled network tasks, updating anti-virus definition files, monitoring network servers, and providing internet and intranet user support, and specialized training.

• Experience in Microsoft Active Directory and Entra / Office 365 administration preferred.

• Experience with enterprise-class software distribution or mobile device management (MDM) system preferred.

• Experience with network-based imaging systems and PXE technology preferred.

• Experience with configuring and maintaining network printers and file shares preferred.

• Windows and Linux server administration experience preferred.

• Windows and Linux scripting abilities preferred.

• Experience with Google Apps/Gmail administration preferred.

• Some database experience preferred (Microsoft SQL and/or MySQL).

E-mail/Internet/ Systems Support:

• Establishes and maintains user e-mail accounts.

• Provides e-mail training and software support.

• Provides e-mail documentation and updates user manual as needed.

• Manages anti-spam and anti-virus servers.

• Researches and troubleshoots e-mail problems by reviewing mail logs, records, and network configurations.

• Establishes and maintains card key access accounts.

• Provides solutions to customer identified problems.

Telecommunications Support:

• Plans, recommends and assists in the design of telecommunications systems.

• Researches and recommends telecommunications equipment.

• Coordinates the ordering and installation of telecommunications and data systems equipment and cabling; researches, analyzes, troubleshoots and resolves telecommunications related problems.

• Develops and implements telecommunications operational procedures.

• Creates and/or modifies voicemail and call feature.

• Installs telecommunications equipment and provides support for handsets, voicemail and new/emerging telecommunications-related technology.

• Inventories telecommunications equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), Internet, e-mail systems, telecommunications and data communications; standard operating systems, software packages, and software utilities; proper records maintenance and storage for local and distributed environments. Ability to: plan, design, and maintain data networks and servers; provide technical support to users; administer day-to-day operation of networks and servers; implement LAN/WAN maintenance and management procedures; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to clients and staff; read, interpret and apply technical instructions; keep current by reading, interpreting, and applying information on technological changes and updates; prepare clear and concise written communications; research technical manuals and guides to respond to user questions; prioritize requests, organize, schedule, and coordinate a variety of activities and projects; ability to learn new software and hardware packages; adapt to changes in technology; work independently and as a team member; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all those contacted during the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and training equivalent to possession of a bachelor's degree in computer science, information engineering or other related areas; such education should be at a level which demonstrates the ability to perform duties comparable to those listed herein. Possession of a Network Administration Certificate is preferred. Experience in all areas of local and wide area networks management and administration including system configuration, setup, troubleshooting, planning, designing, implementation, and user support; experience installing and supporting Microsoft server technologies; experience supporting telecommunications equipment.

Physical Requirements:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work; the worker is subject to inside environmental conditions.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.