Network Administrator

The City of Cedar Park

The City of Cedar Park is currently seeking an experienced

Network Administrator. The Network Administrator will focus on the acquisition of technology assets and manages the process of retirement and replacement of the City's IT infrastructure. He/she will be responsible for the daily operation of all Local Area Networks, and Wide Area Networks including the City's hardware, software operating systems, wireless technologies, edge security devices, applications, and end-user support.

The Position

• Develops and implements standards and guidelines for managing technology assets;

• Maintains the backup and recovery of the city's network infrastructure in accordance with the IT disaster recovery plan;

• Researches latest technologies on the market including network capacity and security designs based on specific project needs and/or general department guidelines for high-performing, reliable service, ensuring acquisition of hardware and software most beneficial to the City;

• Manages and coordinates the procurement and acquisition process for obtaining technology assets, developing technical specifications for such acquisitions;

• Designs and maintains the citywide switching and routing infrastructure, including network services, in-building wiring plans, installations, upgrades and end-user support;

• Evaluates new and existing technologies and makes recommendations to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness;

• Performs network equipment and software maintenance in a competent and timely manner;

• Maintains accurate and current inventory of all City IT infrastructure;

• Maintains accurate and current port maps for all core, distribution and edge devices;

• Designs and updates network diagrams in a clear and concise fashion;

• Provides 24 hour on-call service as needed for emergency situations; and,

• Completes other related tasks as assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field plus five (5) years of increasingly responsible network configuration design and problem resolution.

Orany equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Texas Driver's License

• Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)

• Cisco Certified Network Professional Certification (CCNP) or ability to obtain certification within one (1) year from date of hire

Supplemental Information

The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.

Join our team of dynamic, talented, and dedicated professionals. We work together, we enjoy serving the community, and we have fun at what we do. Join us today!

The City is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to each employee and applicant for employment. The City affirms its commitment that there shall be no discrimination against applicants or employees because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other protected status.