Network Administrator

Overview of the Position The Network Administrator performs both routine and complex network administration duties for a geographically dispersed shared services IT department supporting the District Court, Probation, and Pretrial Services with offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton, OH. This role is pivotal in the design, planning, implementation, administration, and maintenance of network systems within a predominantly Cisco, Microsoft, and VMware environment. The incumbent is a proactive and collaborative professional who communicates effectively, seeks opportunities to improve operational efficiencies, implements network security measures, and makes informed recommendations about emerging technologies. The incumbent is based in Columbus, Ohio, and travels to Cincinnati and Dayton as needed. The office hours are typically 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with eligibility for telework under established court policies. Additional or alternative working hours may be required, * Design, implement, and administrate wide and local area networks with responsibility for networking hardware such as routers, firewalls, switches, and wireless access points

• Configures, deploys, and administrates servers in a hybrid local (physical and virtualized) and cloud-based server infrastructure environment
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair network hardware, software, and configurations
• Plan and implement network upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied solutions
• Develop and implement short-term and long-range network improvement plans
• Advises on network and other significant information technology issues. Conducts detailed investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions of system failures.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of technical documentation
• Help drive a consistent set of standards for equipment, configuration, and operational procedures
• Collaborate with IT management and staff, departments, and other agencies in the development, deployment, and support of new network-based hardware and applications
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and advancement of IT security measures and IT security programs, controls, and configurations for confidentiality, integrity, and availability of court data stored on court-owned or maintained equipment
• Monitor, test, and perform data backups. Responsible for local backup and off-site replication of court data. Plan for disaster recovery operations and testing. Including network performance, security, producing useful system documentation, and maintaining control records.
• Stay abreast of current and emerging technologies and recommend improvements
• Maintain contact with IT peers at different court locations to remain knowledgeable of developments, techniques, and national initiatives
• Lead local and national network-related projects for the district
• Work with vendors and external partner agencies as needed
• Available during scheduled and unplanned network maintenance events or emergencies
• Responds to network alerts, inquiries, and messages concerning network disruptions or outages
• Respond to help desk calls and e-mails and log problems in a help desk ticketing system
• Assist with routine problems. Provide information and assistance to end users.
• The position requires the movement and lifting of equipment
• Participate in other Information Technology responsibilities and initiatives, as required
• Travel to other locations within the District (Cincinnati and Dayton) and outside the District as needed
• Requires lifting heavy objects such as servers, switches, and other networking equipment
• Performs other duties as required, Progressively responsible experience designing, implementing, or maintaining computer networking systems that included completing computer networking project assignments involving systems analysis, computer network deployments and upgrades, network systems integration, and information technology project management.

Required Education: An undergraduate degree in network administration or similar fields of studies., To be considered for this position at:

• CL 27: Two years of specialized experience, or completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• CL 28: Two years of specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-27, or completion of a master's degree or two years of undergraduate study in and accredited university in the field closely related to the subject matter of the position, * Substantial network administration experience including networking hardware (core switch, edge switches, routers, firewalls, telephony systems, access points) and software (network monitoring, web filtering, IP management, bandwidth analysis)
• Experience with segmented and micro-segmented wide and local area networks and wireless networks
• Understand IP addressing, networking protocols, standards, and best practices
• Windows server administration experience in a hybrid environment
• Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and DFS
• Understands principles of IT security for the securing of the network, switches, and servers
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with individuals and groups to provide information and training. Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with others, providing customer service and resolving difficulties while complying with regulations, rules, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Master's degree in network administration or similar fields of study
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
• Windows server certifications
• Experience with PowerShell, creating batch files, and automating daily tasks
• Knowledge and experience of data center technology design, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Proactive, professional, collaborative, and clear communication
• Strong critical thinking, complex problem solving, appropriate judgment, and decision-making skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform tasks with minor supervision

based on operational and project-based needs. The position reports to the Director of Information Technology.