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City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE

Network Administrator I

City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511


Salary:

$70,048.16 - $89,454.72 Annually

Location :

Lincoln, NE

Job Type:

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number:

202400736

Department:

Finance Department

Division:

Information Services

Opening Date:

10/29/2024

Closing Date:

11/24/2024 11:59 PM Central

Job Posting Information

The City of Lincoln and Lancaster County Information Services Team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to our customers. We believe in fostering a culture of growth and development, where every team member has the opportunity to advance their career and reach their full potential.

We are currently seeking a Network and Security Administrator I to join our growing team. This position is a great opportunity to help secure the City and County infrastructure while using your technical and other skills in one of the larger local technology-driven environments. In this role, you will be installing and configuring security and network systems that are used to help secure our environment.

Why Join Us?Career Growth: We invest in our employee's future. You'll have access to training programs and certifications to help you grow and advance in your career.Professional Development: Continuous learning is encouraged. We offer opportunities to develop skills and stay updated with the latest technologies.Supportive Environment: Work with a team of experienced professionals who are committed to your success.Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. For benefit information related to this position, please click on the Benefits tab.Nature of Work/Examples of Work Performed

Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and maintain security and network equipment.Review logs and identify security issues.Diagnose and resolve technical problems related to the communications infrastructure.Collaborate with senior team members on complex technical issues.Follow up with customers to ensure that security standards are being addressed and that technical issues have been resolved.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience

Basic knowledge of networking principles and firewall functionality.Customer-service focus.Hands-on problem-solving ability.Excellent communication and customer service skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Experience with Fortinet security products a plus but not required.Certifications and training for any networking or security products is a plus but not required.

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in computer science or related field and five years of experience in the installation and maintenance of security, networking, or data communications systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience identifying seven years of experience.

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

Pay increases

are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.We encourage

a healthy work-life balance

by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.All

medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family

begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!30 days of

Paid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Programs

offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.Up to 4 days of

Funeral and Bereavement

Leave$70,000 of

Life Insurance$1,250 of

Tuition Reimbursement401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%Employer provided

Post Employment Health Plan

for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.Optional benefits include:

Medical and/or Dependent Care

Flexible Spending AccountsAllstate Voluntary PlansSupplemental Term LifeDeferred Compensation Plans

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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

1. This application is hand scored.2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.8. This position requires 7 years of combined experience. Years of experience may be concurrent, please identify your experience specific to each question.

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Indicate if you have college-level coursework or a degree in Computer Science

NoneCoursework onlyAssociate's degree (2 years equivalent experience)Bachelor's Degree (4 years equivalent experience)

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If you have college-level coursework, please list the discipline. Please list any relevant certifications you may have obtained and the date of certification. If it's not applicable, enter n/a.

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Do you have hands on experience troubleshooting communication related network issues?

No expereinceYes, less than 2 years of experienceYes, 2 to 5 years of experienceYes, 5 or more years of experience

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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If yes, please give examples illustrating your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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Do you have experience installing and configuring data security/firewall related equipment?

No experienceYes, less than 6 months of experienceYes, 6 months to 2 years of experienceYes, 2 to 4 years of experienceYes, more than 4 years of experience

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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If yes, please give examples illustrating your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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Do you have experience installing and configuring network infrastructure related equipment?

No experienceYes, less than 6 months of experienceYes, 6 months to 2 years of experienceYes, 2 to 4 years of experienceYes, more than 4 years of experience

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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If yes, please give examples illustrating your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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Do you have experience configuring and modifying firewall configurations and firewall rules?

No experienceYes, less than 6 months of experienceYes, 6 months to 2 years of experienceYes, 2 to 4 years of experienceYes, more than 4 years of experience

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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If yes, please give examples illustrating your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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Do you have experience troubleshooting communications infrastructure issues and resolving the problem?

No experienceYes, less than 6 months of experienceYes, 6 months to 2 years of experienceYes, 2 to 4 years of experienceYes, more than 4 years of experience

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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If yes, please give examples illustrating your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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Do you have experience reviewing firewall and security related logs, or have you worked in a Security Operations Center (SOC)?

No experienceYes, less than 6 months of experienceYes, 6 months to 2 years of experienceYes, 2 to 4 years of experienceYes, more than 4 years of experience

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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If yes, please give examples illustrating your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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Do you have experience working with VPN solutions?

YesNo

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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If yes, please give examples illustrating your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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Do you have experience providing solutions and implementing systems to improve data security in an organization?

YesNo

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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If yes, please describe your work duties. If no experience, enter n/a.

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Do you have experience with fiber and copper based ethernet connectivity for networked systems?

YesNo

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If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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If yes, please give examples illustrating your work experience. If no experience, enter n/a.

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I understand this position involves moving, lifting, and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

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