Network Administrator

Overview

The Office of Information Technology is looking for a highly collaborative Network Administrator to help manage and maintain the organizations hardware & wireless infrastructure including servers, network switches, routers, and storage area networks. This position works under the direction of the Network Infrastructure Manager for Middlesex County.

Responsibilities

• Identify and solve any problems that arise with computer networks and systems.

• Define network policies and procedures.

• Monitor computer networks & connectivity to identify how performance can be improved.

• Perform preventive security monitoring activities to ensure the network is secure.

• Resolve any network related issues for end users.

• Handle network tasks including provisioning of circuits, upgrades, and the decommissioning process to ensure security of data and network integrity.

• Microsoft Azure Administration (SharePoint, Teams, Exchange, Office Apps., Azure provisioning)

• Dell/Cisco/IBM server infrastructure administration.

• Setup user accounts, permissions, and passwords in Active Directory.

• Install and integrate new server hardware and applications.

• Use cyber security tactics to protect the organization.

• Specify system requirements, design solutions, and make recommendations on server system administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; may substitute education with experience and/or certifications.

• At least 2 years of proven experience in a Network Administrator role.

• Proven ability to manage and maintain an organizations hardware infrastructure including servers, network switches and routers and storage area networks.

• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, IPS/IDS, preferably Palo Alto.

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills is required.

• Cisco routing and switching experience (EIGRP, L2 - L3)

• Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure.

• Can develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and operations using standard tools for backup & recovery as well as disaster recovery replication.

• Capacity to manage and maintain core software including EDR, deployment software, Proofpoint cloud email security, Beyond Trust Remote Support, PRA, and Workspace ONE.

• Knowledge to manage and maintain virtual server environments including VMware vSphere 7+ infrastructure.

• Excellent ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.