IT Network & Systems Administrator

Manages and coordinates the County’s information systems through technical expertise, strategic planning, and leadership. This includes, but is not limited to, providing professional technical assistance to other departments,including coordination of purchases, installation and maintenance of software and hardware, network administration,server administration, managing contractors and vendors, trouble shooting and repair of system problems, cybersecurity, planning and training.

Responsible for the overall administration and management of vendor driven applications, servers, databases,document management systems, workflow and records systems.
Monitors current software systems and provides modifications.
Determines the cost-effectiveness of recommendations.
Provides desktop support.
Guides systems development and implementation.
Ensures optimum control and security of data.
Utilizes available resources efficiently.
Tests all segments of a system to ensure that requirements are met.
Assists in completing documentation of all systems.
Installs equipment and troubleshoots equipment.
Maintains hardware/software using vendor and proven techniques.
Assists in programs to educate management and users on software.
Develops, implements, enforces and adheres to procedural standards.
Reviews, recommends and installs county-wide backup systems.
Applies current technology to solution of problems.
Develops testing and conversion plans.
Designs forms and reports.
Defines systems security control procedures.
Sets up and maintains existing and new networks, servers, routers and switches.
Maintains VPN remote environment.
Serves as paid-on-call on weekends.
Attend meetings and training, as needed.
Regular attendance is required.
Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
OR
Associate’s degree in computer networking/operations and three years of experience in computer operations, networking, and system design.