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The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority ("SFRTA") is seeking a dedicated Network Administrator, Dispatch, to join our innovative and dynamic team. In this role, you will work as part of a team to manage and maintain all parts of the SFRTA's IT systems across different locations, handle network and systems administration tasks, including support, troubleshooting, security, and planning for future expansion. You will also ensure the security, performance, and availability of technology resources and oversee the network and telecommunications environment to ensure smooth operation and assist users.
South Florida, comprised of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties, is the fifth largest urbanized area in the United States with more than five million residents. Key to the region’s economic vitality is a transportation system that provides mobility for existing and future residents and visitors, alike. Providing greater mobility in South Florida, thereby improving the economic viability and the quality of the community, region and state is our vision.
Note: Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews scheduled with qualified candidates. Closing date may change without notice. Priority will be given to qualified candidates with a minimum salary requirement within the advertised starting range. Applicants with a minimum salary requirement exceeding this range may be considered based on experience.
The following summarizes the essential responsibilities/attributes of the position the incumbent will be required to perform with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Essential Duties:
- Install, configure and monitor all Agency networks.
- Install, certify and troubleshoot network cabling infrastructure and LAN/WAN equipment at the Agency offices and all of its remote locations.
- Identify, troubleshoot and resolve hardware-, software- and network-related problems including the Internet, telecommunications, desktop clients, WIFI, telephone system and servers.
- Install, configure and manage network services (DNS, WINS, DHCP, etc.), server-based applications (Exchange, Firewall, SQL, InfoView/Crystal, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, etc.).
- Develop data backup and recovery strategy and perform daily backup of all critical departmental and Agency files, databases and applications.
- Install, configure, and maintain Cisco products and networking equipment.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Manage performance and maintain security of the local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN).
- Optimize enterprise computing architecture by researching, recommending and implementing enhancements to system capabilities and performance.
- Install, upgrade and evaluate new software/hardware to better improve performance of the servers and users. Setup test servers and networks to evaluate and recommend products.
- Proactively monitor network and systems security, intrusion detection, access-based audit logging and verification of system integrity and availability.
- Assist and serve as backup to other Network Administrators in the execution of all IT infrastructure management, administration and maintenance duties.
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Knowledge of:
- Networking concepts and computing infrastructures;
- SD-WAN, Site-Site VPN, Cisco Firepower FTD, Wireless Controllers, VPN, IPsec;
- LAN/WAN and telecommunications theory and the practice of LAN/WAN administration;
- policy Base Routing, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS);
- network Cloud Connectors, Wireless, Voice, Video/WebEx, LTE Verizon;
- fiber optic and Ethernet CAT6 standards, SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable) Transceivers.
Skills in:
- Team orientation and interpersonal communications;
- analyzing data and preparing reports;
- technical writing and documentation.
Ability to:
- Learn new technologies and techniques and solve problems quickly and completely;
- identify, analyze, and troubleshoot a wide range of complex technical computer- and network-related problems effectively;
- communicate information to various end-users and vendors of all skill levels;
- interact professionally and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, government officials, and the public;
- work efficiently in a fast-paced, stressful, automated environment with many interruptions;
- manage multiple projects and deadlines with a sense of urgency and cost control while dealing effectively with people of all levels in a service-oriented environment.
Computer:
Software:
Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook).
Education
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, systems engineering, or network administration.
Experience
- Two (2) years of verifiable experience in a Network Administrator role that includes experience with leading server management and monitoring tools.
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job, may be substituted.
Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Network Administrator role that includes experience with leading server management and monitoring tools.
Certification
- Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) in routing and switching;
- CompTIA Network+, or Microsoft certifications in Windows Server and Windows Client.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Job Posting: | 2024 - 00014 |
Advertisement Opening Date: | August 16, 2024 |
Advertisement Closing Date: | September 27, 2024 |
Job Title | Network Administrator, Dispatch |
Department: | Information Technology |
Reports to: | Information Technology Manager |
Pay Grade: | 78 |
Starting Salary Range: | $72,790.52 - $83,900.74 |
Position Salary Range: | $72,790.52 - $117,231.39 |
Supervisory: | No |
Job Class: | Technician |
FLSA Status: | Exempt |
FLSA Exemption: | Computer |
Emergency Critical: | Yes |
Telework Eligible: | No |
Location: | Pompano Beach, FL |
Work Schedule: | 40 hours M - F; 8 am - 5 pm |
Flex Schedule Eligible: | Yes |