Network Administrator



Job Details

Network Administrator
Employer

Midland County

Salary

$70,821.79 Annually

Location

Midland, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2018-00027

Department

Information Technology

Opening Date

05/17/2018

Summary

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Install, maintain, upgrade and support the County's information systems and network including but not limited to: servers, server applications, mass storage devices, network equipment, backup hardware and software, operating systems and other types of software. Participate in the analysis, design and planning of infrastructure to support new applications and technologies. Prepare, manage, and test physical security systems including but not limited to access control and CCTV hardware and software. Maintain physical elements of data centers (cooling, power, etc.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

  • Plan, analyze, recommend, install, upgrade and support Microsoft server technology including (but not limited to) server and desktop operating systems, active directory and group policy
  • Plan, analyze, recommend, install, upgrade and support Microsoft application server technology including (but not limited to) WSUS, SQL and Office 365
  • Plan, analyze, recommend, install, upgrade and support Symantec Backup Exec, tape drives and libraries, proper backup and data preservation techniques
  • Plan, analyze, recommend, install, upgrade, and support data center physical elements (cooling, power, etc.)
  • Understands principles of routing and switching, firewalls, and VLAN's
  • Understands and can implement virtualization technologies including servers and storage systems
  • Prepare, manage and test Cisco telephony hardware and software
  • Plan, analyze, recommend, install, upgrade and support mass storage hardware from various manufactures
  • Advise Operational Network Manager on recurring hardware and software problems
  • Respond to user requests for service that have been created via the IT work order system
  • Plan or organize assigned tasks
  • Refer users to IT help desk when requests are out of provided job scope or unsupported
  • Assist IT department in the installation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of category 5 and 6 network cable and related hardware, such as patch panels and wall plates
  • Utilize IT work order system in responding to, updating and closing user work order requests in a documented and organized manner
  • Maintain County issued vehicle and equipment in a clean and good working condition
  • Identify security considerations associated with planned releases of operating systems and make recommendations for systems security during all phases of the release process.
  • Perform security risk analysis, track incident handling and reporting.
  • Recommend, install and maintain intrusion and detection monitoring system.

Qualifications, Education, and/or experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
High school graduation or its equivalent, plus at least two years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
 
Must have and maintain a valid, clear driving record. 

Knowledge, Skills and/or ability

Knowledge of information systems analysis, design and development; networking concepts including bridges, routers, local and wide area networking protocols; routing and switching; methods, procedures, techniques, materials and equipment utilized in the installation, repair and maintenance of computers and electronic equipment.  Skill in the application of Microsoft servers, NVR's, SQL Servers, Active Directory, IIS, WSUS, Microsoft Windows 7/8/10 and other operating systems, network security and firewalls, analytical problem solving; conducting needs assessments; creation of complete and concise documentation.  Ability to maintain cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work activities; effectively communicate verbally and in writing; maintain files, records, and reports; troubleshoot difficult hardware and software problems; and meet project deadlines; describe complex technical systems in non-technical terms.
 
Experience in the following technologies/products: Cisco, Citrix, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Storage Area Networks, Security, Server Hardware, Wireless technologies and Virtualization
 
Organize and prioritize tasks to be completed; operate computers, systems, software, and related equipment for the county; write reports, letters, and memos; read letters and memos; analyze various situations and determine the best solution; operate office equipment, such as copy machine and facsimile machine; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, Commissioners, and county employees.

HEALTH / DENTAL INSURANCE- Regular full-time employees are provided general medical, hospitalization, and dental insurance coverage. This is free to the employee if  take a yearly HRA and have negative Cotinine test yearly.  Employees may obtain coverage under the group plan for family members at their own expense.  Employees become eligible for this coverage on the 91st day of employment.
 
LONG TERM DISABILITY- Regular full-time employees working over 30 hours per week are eligible for long-term disability benefits.  This benefit becomes effective on the 1st day of the month following six months of continuous employment with the county.
 
CAFETERIA PLANAll regular full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the supplemental insurance portion of the county cafeteria plan on the 91st day of employment, or annually during an enrollment period for the following plan year of January 1 through December 31. They will not be eligible for enrollment in the Flexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and/or dependent care until the first annual enrollment for the plan year beginning after 1 full year of employment.
 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANSMidland County offers five deferred compensation plans.  Enrollment in one of these plans can be done at any time after the 91st day of employment.
  
RETIREMENT PLANThe county is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS).  Regular employees are required to become members of TCDRS and are eligible for this benefit immediately upon employment.  Temporary employees are not eligible to become members of TCDRS.  The county matches 200% of employee deposits and interest at retirement.  An employee is vested after 8 years of service. An employee may retire with full benefits after 8 years of service and attainment of age 60, or after 30 years of service, or at the time the employee qualifies under the "Rule of 75".  The "Rule of 75" is defined as when the employee's age combined with years of service (rounded down to whole years) equal to 75 or more.
 
DEATH BENEFIT PLANSThere are two (2) types of death benefit plans provided by Midland County to all employees who participate in the Texas County and District Retirement System.

  1.  SUPPLEMENTAL DEATH BENEFITS FUND-If an employee dies, his or her beneficiary will receive a lump sum payment equal to one year's compensation, based on the employee's most recent regular rate of pay for the employee's regular position.  
  2. SURVIVOR ANNUITY DEATH BENEFIT -To be eligible for this death benefit, the employee must be a participant in T.C.D.R.S. and must have completed at least four (4) years of service with Midland County
 SOCIAL SECURITYAll employees of the county are covered by social security.  The county also contributes to the social security system on behalf of each employee.
  
WORKERS' COMPENSATION-All employees of the county are covered by the workers' compensation insurance program, and the county pays the premium.  This coverage provides medical and salary continuation payments to employees who receive bona fide, on-the-job, work-related injuries. 
 
LEAVE TIMERegular full-time county employees are eligible for holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, and other types of released time under certain circumstances. 

FREE WELLNESS CLINIC- for anyone over the age 3 covered by Midland County's insurance

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Employer
Midland County
Address
500 N Loraine St

Midland, Texas, 79701
Phone
432-688-4851

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