NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (Abolished)

The eligible list resulting from this examination may be used to fill similar City of Milwaukee positions.

The Network Administrator is responsible for the documentation, training, end-user support and release of infrastructure business solutions. It is also responsible for subsequent maintenance and enhancements of desktops, end-user support, DR, Windows Server and VmWare Environments to support and enhance the Employes´ Retirement System (ERS) Pension System.

• Performs maintenance on servers and desktops, including patch and security updates to physical and virtual servers; ensures proper security protocols and guidelines are followed.
• Protects the network from vulnerabilities and performs anti-virus maintenance and support for 50+ users.
• Assists in the day to day support of Exchange Server 2013 and maintenance of the ERS virtual network (VmWare) environments.
• Monitors, maintains and improves the ERS disaster recovery environments.
• Participates in Disaster Recovery rehearsals for the technical team and business users.
• Performs SAN maintenance and support (Equalogic SAN).
• Monitors and troubleshoots LAN/WAN components and provides technical support for the ERS network.
• Monitors internetwork software and hardware to facilitate communication between the ERS data locations.
• Uses project management tools and techniques to implement new initiatives; reports on project status and performs cost/benefit analyses of proposed IT projects.
• Responsible for asset management and IT inventory tracking and software licensing and inventory.
• Uses the Altiris application for asset management, reporting, and deployment of scripts and software installations.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Position requires a flexible schedule to participate in an on-call rotation.

1.     Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, management information systems or a closely related field.

 AND     

2.     Three (3) years of experience supporting Windows 7+ and Windows 2003+ servers, VmWare (Virtual Center, clustering, etc.), SANs,  MS Windows 8.1, MS Office Suite 2010/2013, and other job-related servers, applications and environments.  

IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for college, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. Your transcript must be legible (readable) and include the following information: the university or college name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date the degree was completed.  

NOTE:  Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Network +, VmWare, Microsoft or other job-related certifications.
• Experience with pension or employee-benefits related systems and environments.

• Knowledge of necessary network hardware and software maintenance methods.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery approaches and protocols.
• Knowledge of backup/recovery activities.
• Knowledge of patch management procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret a procedure manual, technical diagrams, and flow charts.
• Ability to create and support High Availability environments through the use of sound infrastructure practices and techniques.
• Ability to organize work load, materials and schedule to ensure effective project coordination and product inventory.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with ERS management, staff, support personnel, outside vendors and consultants.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills.

SALARY (PG 2IX):  The current starting salary is $58,462 for City of Milwaukee residents. The non-resident starting salary is $57,028 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE: The examination will be held as soon as practical after July 31, 2015. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.  

 

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting, http://city.milwaukee.gov/jobs        

• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.