Network Administrator

Salary Range:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise Cisco networking infrastructure, including Nexus and Catalyst switching platforms, utilizing Cisco NX-OS, IOS, and IOS-XE operating systems. Maintain Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies, including VLANs, 802.1Q trunking, STP, LACP, vPC, SVIs, HSRP, VRFs, and inter-VLAN routing.

• Manage and support enterprise routing and switching architecture, including BGP, OSPF, static routing, ACLs, port channels, network segmentation, and high-availability configurations. Perform advanced troubleshooting, configuration backups, firmware upgrades, and network recovery to ensure reliable connectivity across CCUA facilities and data centers

• Manage assigned work group to include daily feedback, performance management, and work planning; provide guidance and leadership to foster a successful team environment.

• Perform network maintenance, including hardware and software updates, compliance, security, and troubleshooting, to ensure CCUA’s network functions properly with minimal downtime. This includes administration and support of Cisco and FortiGate network equipment.

• Assist in maintaining physical servers, applications, hypervisors, and network configurations across the enterprise, including virtualized VMware environments and data center infrastructure.

• Ensure IT systems are utilized at their fullest capacity through supportive end-user training and guidance.

• Utilize expert knowledge to provide technical support and problem-solving advice to internal customers, including support of Help Desk escalations for complex network, server, virtualization, cloud, and security issues.

• Assign resources, provide problem-solving, and manage assigned projects related to IT capability within CCUA, including technology updates, equipment replacement, and hardware/software upgrades.

• Perform server maintenance to ensure the CCUA computing environment remains updated, secure, and functioning properly. Administer and support cloud services and infrastructure, including Microsoft Azure and AWS.

• Manage enterprise firewalls supporting remote sites and main office operations while maintaining alignment with cybersecurity best practices. Apply patches and analyze security vulnerabilities. Support endpoint and network security technologies including Carbon Black and Netmotion Secure Access.

• Serve as a technical lead for network and network infrastructure projects. Monitor enterprise infrastructure availability, performance, and capacity.

• Ensure compliance through proper documentation and records maintenance. Create and maintain accurate Visio network diagrams, infrastructure documentation, configuration records, technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other technical documentation. Experience with JIRA and Confluence is preferred.

• Familiarity with Linux operating systems, particularly for network administration, troubleshooting, scripting, and automation tasks, preferred.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Benefits

CCUA offers a generous benefits and compensation package to employees in full-time positions, with most benefits starting on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
• Medical: Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including two plans with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
• Dental
• Vision
• Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
• Retirement: CCUA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees. Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of employment. Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.
• Supplemental insurance – Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness

Health & Wellness

To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, CCUA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as a membership allowance for the fitness center of your choice. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on-site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.

CCUA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CCUA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and considers all applications for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability/handicap, Veteran status or any other protected group status under Federal, State, and local law. CCUA provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Clay County Utility Authority is a Drug-Free Workplace. All applicants selected for employment are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Continued employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of additional drug and/or alcohol testing as required by CCUA's Drug Testing policy.