Network Administrator                                         FLSA Status:  Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs difficult advanced technical work in managing the network infrastructure in an IP Fiber to the Home service provider network, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the System Architect/System Engineer.  Continuous supervision is exercised over subordinate technical personnel during specific assignments.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Essential Functions

Performs duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service; acts as a team of group leader in the implementation of adopted City outcomes and goals.

Administers routers, firewalls, and switches, including design, planning, implementation, configuration, and maintenance.

Administers Microsoft, Unix, and Linux servers, including planning, implementation, and configuration and maintenance.

Administers overall network and server security.

Maintains and monitors system and device logs.

Terminates, installs, and neatly dresses copper and fiber optic network cabling.

Identifies issues and analyzes their system impact.

Installs, activates, and tests any equipment required for successful implementation.

Performs troubleshooting and corrects problems.

Assists technical service representatives with trouble tickets involving advanced or complex network service issues.

Reviews scheduling of associated projects and identifies possible conflicts.

Works with vendors and manufacturers to resolve software or hardware product issues.

Maintains and submits all documentation (as built drawings, progress and issues report, expense reports, timesheets, etc.) in a timely manner.

May be required to work after normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of networking and routing protocols and network infrastructure design; skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of information technology systems; ability to develop standards and procedures; ability to identify and correct problems as they arise; ability to prepare clear and concise instructions; ability to maintain required records; ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to critically think and logically work through problems in highly stressful situations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, department personnel, customers, and consultants.

 

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with coursework in telecommunications, or related field and considerable experience in related telecommunications position, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling and pushing or pulling; work requires close vision, ability to adjust focus and color perception; 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 and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

 

Special Requirements

Experience in service provider networks and utilizing IPTV and or GPON technologies is highly preferred.

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.