Network Administrator

4 days ago

San Francisco, CA, United States Golden Gate Bridge, HWY & Transportation District Full-time

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Senior Information Systems Manager, this position is responsible for optimal and secure operation of the District’s data communications network. The District’s data communication network includes multiple core switches, departmental switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, VOIP and cabling in 30 buildings. New projects will add to these totals. The Network Administrator must be able to identify needs, upgrades and implementation of new technology as needed to support the various responsibilities of this position. Responsibilities include installation, configuration, monitoring and maintenance of wireless environment, switches, routers, firewalls, NAC, extranet connections and other LAN and WAN communications and equipment. This position uses District maintenance contracts for maintaining network equipment and is responsible for ensuring contracts are up to date. The Network Administrator works closely with vendor and manufacturer staff to coordinate installation and maintenance projects and to determine and correct problems that may occur during start-up and operation. Consults with vendors and manufacturers regarding product compatibility and purchases, investigates user complaints of malfunctioning equipment; isolates the fault and makes repairs where appropriate, initiates trouble calls if equipment is under maintenance contract and/or purchases repair service as necessary. Position functions as Level I support and will be responsible for supporting the HelpDesk resolve end-user problems. District’s network infrastructure is a 95% Cisco environment. Upgrades to network typically require off-shiftwork to avoid user disruption.

Essential Responsibilities

·         Responsible for the Installation, configuration, monitoring and problem resolution of Network switching equipment, Network routing equipment, Network wireless equipment

·         Monitors the District’s WAN Connections

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