Network Systems Analyst

Salary: 71,136.00 – $88,919.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Location: College Station, TX
Department: IT Department
Job Number: 2402285
Opening Date: 9/23/24
Closing Date: 11/22/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description
Under general direction of the Network Systems Coordinator, the Netrwork Systems Analyst is responsible for long range strategic planning, design, administration, setup, connectivity, operation and maintenance of all network hardware and software components and infrastructure. Interface with end users, provide network related technical support for all city personnel involved in computing. Project manager for network related projects.

Principal Duties

1. Maintain an advanced level of expertise in the operation of Microsoft Active Directory networks to include the installation and upgrading of operating system software through self study and formal continuing education.
2. Establish networking environment by designing system configuration, directing/conducting system installation, defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards
3. Manage secure remote network access through the use of radius, TLS, and VPN technologies.
4. Coordinate with vendors regarding hardware and software maintenance and warranty information for the network. Develop, prepare, and test scripts used for network maintenance.
5. Manage network security including firewall, SIEM configuration and alerting, NAC management, and access to data on all servers. Advise users of security requirements and how it affects their use of the network.
6. Maximize network performance through design and management of the IP network layout and routing.
7. Assess the need for repair/replacement/upgrade of network components and software running on the network to include changes to memory, disk space, operating systems, WAN connectivity, and server processing speed.
8. Implement and manage network backup systems and storage solutions
9. Manage growth and the design of the Citys VMware infrastructure
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors Degree in MIS or related field; and two (2) years experience as a network administrator; or five (5) years experience as a enterprise network administrator; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties. Texas Drivers License. Ability to obtain Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation Certification within the first twelve (12) months of employment. Ability to pass FBI 7 year background check.

Preferred:
Five (5) years experience in Microsoft Active Directory design and management. Microsoft Exchange 2010 and later design and management. Five (5) years experience in firewall configuration, management, and auditing. Experience with Commvault Simpana backup solution. Experience with layer 2/3 switching and routing configuration specifically OSPF routing. Experience managing a VMware vsphere 5.x and greater environment.

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Drug Screening:Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

Additional Criminal Background Screening Required:In addition to the standard pre-employment criminal background check, individuals receiving a conditional offer for this position shall be subject to a fingerprint-based background screening due to the required access to secured buildings and/or secure data systems.

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life ADandD, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee ealth Clinicand Educational Assistance.

Position posted until filled or closing date.