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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Administrator - **Company:** The City Of Weatherford - **Location:** Weatherford, TX, United States - **Salary:** $68,224.0 - $75,296.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, Cyber Security, Data Recovery, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Windows Servers, Modbus, Network Architecture, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Simple Network Management Protocols, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Operational Systems, SSL VPN - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3100896e3f1f990b ## About the Role * Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing * Experience with network security principles and segmentation * Familiarity with: + Virtualization platforms + Monitoring and alerting systems + Linux and Windows Server environments * Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell, Bash, or Python preferred) * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, Education & Experience Associate's degree in Computer Science, Networking, or related field Certifications: A+, Network+, Security+, or similar required. Minimum 3 years of network/system administration experience Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Licenses. Experience in public sector or critical infrastructure environments. Exposure to industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, SNMP) Familiarity with compliance frameworks (CJIS, NIST) Valid Texas Driver's License required ## Description Under the direction of the IT Director, the Network Administrator designs, implements, and maintains enterprise and operational technology (OT) network infrastructure. This role supports secure, highly available environments across on-premises systems, virtualization platforms, and industrial control networks. The position emphasizes cybersecurity, monitoring/observability, and modern network architecture using industry best practices rather than vendor-specific implementations., Network Infrastructure * Design and maintain LAN/WAN environments, including VLANs, routing, and segmentation * Configure and support VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL VPN, secure remote access) * Implement high availability and redundancy strategies Systems & Virtualization * Support enterprise virtualization platforms and server infrastructure * Maintain Linux and Windows Server systems * Support containerized services and modern application hosting models Monitoring & Observability * Implement and maintain infrastructure monitoring and alerting systems * Develop dashboards and performance metrics for network and system health * Troubleshoot issues using logs, metrics, and packet analysis Cybersecurity * Configure and maintain network security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation) * Support identity, access control, and certificate services * Assist with compliance requirements (CJIS, NIST, or similar frameworks) Operational Technology (OT) / SCADA * Support industrial networks and SCADA environments * Maintain secure separation between IT and OT networks * Monitor and support critical infrastructure systems Backup & Recovery * Administer backup and recovery solutions * Perform periodic recovery testing and validation Automation & Scripting * Develop scripts to automate operational tasks and monitoring * Improve efficiency through automation and integration Support & Collaboration * Act as Tier 2/3 escalation for network-related issues * Collaborate with Service Desk and other IT staff * Work with vendors and service providers as needed, This position requires the employee to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance. Candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive background check. 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