Salary: $60,545.49 - $75,681.85 Annually
Location : Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 05/01/2025
Closing Date: 6/1/2025 4:00 PM Central
GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $60,545.49/annual minimum - $75,681.85/annual midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
To provide advanced support, build, and implement network systems across the enterprise; including installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all local and wide area network connections, servers, storage, associated software, and communication links; troubleshoot advanced issues; analyze existing solutions and provide capacity planning solutions.
Work with other IT personnel to plan and implement expansion and upgrade of existing applications and services. Maintain documentation for city-wide network, servers, storage, and services. Excellent working knowledge of current Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, Microsoft Active Directory, and related services. Strong knowledge of advanced TCP/IP and networking concepts. Strong knowledge in server virtualization technologies from VMware and Microsoft. Knowledge of storage area networks (SANS). Candidate should be able to work as part of a team, as well as be able to perform duty assignments with limited direction.
Serves as a primary resource for network monitoring, management, and support. Installs network equipment, operating systems, LAN, and WAN components. Creates and follows policies, procedures, and strategies related to the use, management, and support of network and server components; serves as primary contact for the repair and replacement of network, server, and storage equipment.
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SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by the IT Infrastructure Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Evaluate, design, install, maintain and configure network infrastructure components, wireless infrastructures, switches and routers; and confer with vendors on software and hardware technical issues.
• Implementation and maintenance of security and availability monitoring solutions for both systems and network infrastructure.
• Management of Server hardware and software installations within an enterprise environment (Windows Server, VMware, AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies).
• Maintain terrestrial communications utilizing transmission over fiber, DWDM multiplexing facility network architecture (Point-to-Point, Rings, etc.) and Network Management Systems (NMS).
• Maintain wireless networks at different locations throughout the city.
• Create and implement policies, procedures and programs for asset management, including maintenance of inventory, related documentation, and technical specifications information to improve or supplement infrastructure; determine proper maintenance tasks and procedures related to operations.
• Monitor system capacity to determine its effect on performance and recommend enhancements to meet new or changing network demands; maintain network security and health by monitoring for intrusion.
• Research and interpret trend analysis data and make recommendations to support system integration of new servers, implementation of infrastructure changes and capacity planning.
• Develop system recovery procedures to minimize system downtime; provide technical support for maintaining system reliability and availability.
• Maintain and assist with the operation of physical security systems, and assisting the responsible departments as required.
• Maintain and assist with management and support of telephony solutions. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create and maintain system, hardware and software manuals and reference material.
• Provide advanced technical support to staff and system users.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.
(Professional-level work experience may substitute for Bachelor's degree requirement. Three additional years of professional-level work experience may substitute for two years of required education. Five additional years of professional-level work experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree.)
EXPERIENCE
Five years of increasingly responsible network administration or system administration and design experience.
CRIMINAL HISTORY
Employee will not have a record of being convicted of a Class B misdemeanor or higher offense in order to work with and view Criminal Justice Information Services data.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Must possess a valid driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• Occasional after hours required.
• Occasional telecommute opportunities after probation completion with Director approval PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position does not require a physical for employment.
Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.
Full Time Employees:
The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, HMO Dental Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans: HSA, High Deductible, HMO, PPO, and EPO Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.
The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.
The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.
Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
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Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical School certificate in personal computer and/or network support
• Certificate of competency in personal computer and/or network support
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate 02
Identify your degree area of study for the Network Administrator position.
• No Degree
• Computer Science
• Related field
• Non related field 03
Indicate the level of increasingly responsible experience in network administration or system administration and design experience. PLEASE NOTE: YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MUST BE REFLECTED IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF THE APPLICATION.
• No experience
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more 04
Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Yes
• No 05
Have you ever been convicted of a Class B misdemeanor or higher.
• Yes
• No 06
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.
• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No . click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 06 May 2025
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