JOB SPECIFICS

Washington County is currently hiring for an IT Communications Network Senior. This Special Project position provides technical expertise and leadership for the County's Network team, including recommendations for equipment, lifecycle, roadmap, training, and project prioritization. For detailed responsibilities please review the information indicated in the IT Communications Network Analyst, Senior job description.

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DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience leading a network team supporting data and communication networks for an organization.
• Experience managing secure network traffic, including monitoring for intrusion, threats, utilization, performance, and errors.
• Experience in a leadership role managing projects involving a technical team of 3 or more personnel for an organization of more than 100 users.
• Experience configuring and supporting 2 or more firewalls for an organization of more than 100 users
• Experience managing and maintaining a wireless network with 20 or more Wireless Access Points in an organization of more than 100 mobile users.
• Experience implementing and maintaining VOIP/Telecomm
• Do you have paid work experience with external fiber pathways, connections, cabling, and specifications leading a network team recommending and supporting equipment and connectivity for an organization

HOURS / DAYS: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, after hours/weekends as needed for maintenance and projects Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

RECRUITMENT DETAILS Please submit your application and cover letter at your earliest convenience to be considered. Priority screening date will begin on 5/15/2022. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $76,523.20 - $104,540.80 Annually

JOB SUMMARY

The IT Senior Communications Network Analyst reviews, analyzes and responds to requests for communication network systems, participates in network planning, design and development, provides support to management, network users and technical staff by developing solutions to complex network questions or problems operates and maintains network facilities and manages large and complex projects, or acts as a functional team coordinator or staff specialist.

EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field and six (6) years of experience installing, operating or maintaining communications network/telecom hardware or software and at least two (2) years of experience leading technical projects and/or teams; OR, an Associate degree in Information Technology or related field and eight (8) years of experience installing, operating or maintaining communications network/telecom hardware or software and at least two (2) years of experience leading technical projects and/or teams; OR, an equivalent combination of education and job related work experience that totals ten (10) years of experience installing, operating or maintaining communications network/telecom hardware or software and at least two (2) years of experience leading technical projects and/or teams.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work will involve remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time, although the incumbent will need to move about inside the office to access files or equipment from time to time, and may occasionally need to travel to other sites to perform work or interact with other professionals. The ability to operate and interact with computers or other office equipment, via keyboard, mouse, touch screen, or other Human Interface Device (HID) is required. The incumbent will be exposed to noise and a regular flow of people around an office environment, assigned to changing priorities and occasionally required to work outside of typical business hours to meet project deadlines, or be available on an on-call basis for special projects or to provide support. The incumbent may occasionally need to move or transport moderately heavy objects, such as computer equipment and peripheral, unbox, install, inspect, troubleshoot and repair computer equipment, position themselves to inspect and maintain computer equipment under desks, beneath raised flooring, above suspended ceiling, in data closets, cabling channels/trees, or equipment racks.

Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.

This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.

Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package (Download PDF reader) including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.