Network Administrator II - 165725

Network Administrator II will be responsible for mid-level installation, configuration, and support of network infrastructure equipment with a moderate level of supervision, direction, and guidance.   This position will work together with the Network and Telecom Team to provide high quality voice, data, and wireless network services for Adams County. 

• Perform Installation, configuration, upgrades, and maintenance of network infrastructure equipment including routers, switches, and wireless access points in a large and complex network environment.  
• Troubleshooting mid-level LAN/WAN network problems to successful resolution to maximize network reliability and stability
• Assist Tier 3 with new network and VoIP deployment projects
• Assist Tier 3 with installation, configuration, and management of wireless access points and networks. 
• Escalations of network-related issues from Tier-1.  

• Excellent customer service skills 
• High level of competence and familiarity with TCP/IP and the OSI Model 
• Knowledge of basic routing and switching concepts using Cisco IOS
• Ability to configure, troubleshoot and manage the following:  VLANs, Spanning Tree, DNS, DHCP, EIGRP, VTP
• Knowledge of basic network and data security standards and principles 
• Knowledge of basic data and telecom cabling standards
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with a moderate level of supervision
• Ability to perform well under pressure and in disruptive environments 
• Ability to adapt and learn in a rapidly changing environment and solve complex problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Experience: 
  1. A minimum of three years of progressive experience in Cisco routing and switching in a medium to large network environment
  2. Prior experience with Cisco controller-based wireless networking
• Education and Training: An associate degree in Networking, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field OR an equivalent level of job experience and/or training is required.  
• License or Certificate: 
  1. Possession of Cisco CCNA Route/Switch certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire required
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal (CBI) background check
• Other: 
  1. Rotating on-call coverage for after-hours emergency network issues

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.