Network Administrator - (US-KS-Lenexa - 66286)

Minimum Education: None
Job Type: Full Time
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The City of Lenexa, Kansas is a growing, dynamic and progressive city due in large measure to its commitment to quality growth as a planned community in partnership with its citizens. Lenexa's population is approximately 45,000, and a similar number of people come into the city for work each day. Located in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, Lenexa was ranked 26 of CNNMoney.com 100 Best Small Towns to Live. Looked to as a leader in local government initiatives such as public safety, development issues, festivals, watershed management, and the use of technology, Lenexa has a highly competent, well-educated and professional staff of approximately 450 located throughout ten departments.

Applications are being accepted for the position of Network Administrator within our newly reorganized Enterprise Systems and Technology (EST) department centralizing the Citys Information Technology and Geographical Information Systems. The Network Administrator is a highly responsible position providing technical expertise for local and metro area networks. Incumbent will evaluate, make procurement recommendations, propose network standards, test, install, implement, manage and complete upgrades in the following areas: server hardware, network management software and tools, wiring and peripheral switching components, LAN/WAN/MAN IP layers 1-4 design and configuration, routers, fiber optics, internet connectivity, internal/external network security.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in information management, computer science or related field with at least four years experience in network administration and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will have working knowledge and experience of networks and network design principals including routing and hardware configuration; fiber optic principles, design and deployment; virtual and non-virtual server environments; and network security. Requires the ability to work rotation for 24-hour on-call duties.

Starting salary is dependant on qualifications. The City of Lenexa offers a highly competitive compensation package including health, dental, life, short-term disability; state defined benefit pension plan, city matching defined contribution retirement plan, educational reimbursement and much more.

TO APPLY for the above position please continue and complete the following application with both attached resume and cover letter. The cover letter may be inserted into the "Note" or Resume Text box within this application. For best consideration apply immediately but no later than 5:00 p.m. CST, October 23, 2009