Sr. LAN Administrator

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Responsible for the installation and maintenance of Bank centralized local and wide area networks. Provides guidance to less experienced staff and delegates tasks to accomplish projects and goals. Researches vendor products to determine those which best meet Bank needs; assists in presentation of information to management resulting in purchase and installation of hardware and software. Maintains contingency plans and coordinates testing. Performs performance and capacity monitoring and tuning. Ensures that security procedures are implemented and enforced. Maintains policies, procedures, and standards. Participates in strategic planning and on District-wide workgroups. Responsible for the installation and maintenance of Bank centralized local and wide area networks. Provides guidance to less experienced staff and delegates tasks to accomplish projects and goals. Researches vendor products to determine those which best meet Bank needs; assists in presentation of information to management resulting in purchase and installation of hardware and software. Maintains contingency plans and coordinates testing. Performs performance and capacity monitoring and tuning. Ensures that security procedures are implemented and enforced. Maintains policies, procedures, and standards. Participates in strategic planning and on District-wide workgroups. Key Responsibilities: Installs or oversees the installation and maintenance of hardware and software. Develops detailed work plans for both installation and continuing maintenance. Guides and directs a team of technicians involved in tasks and activities relating to network monitoring, operations, installations and maintenance of LAN/WAN networks. Consults with District end users on LAN/WAN computing needs. Assists users in problem analysis and provides technical support. Troubleshoots and resolves District end user problems as reported to theCorporate Help Desk. Analyzes and evaluates systems including hardware and software products to meet needs of users. Provides consultation to other department technical staff. Manages projects for implementation of new LAN/WAN systems. Acts as project leader on District-wide automation projects; prepares and reviews documentation, and coordinates needed support activity for LAN/WAN environments, assigns work, sets deadlines, and monitors progress. Participates in System projects dealing with LAN/WAN systems Analyzes network performance data output for capacity planning purposes. Directs vendor activities and serves as primary contact to other support activities. Develops and maintains system documentation, operations procedures, contingency plans, and standards and guidelines for enterprise-wide environment. Assists with development of the District's automation strategic plan. Education: Bachelor's Degree or 4 years equivalent experience; preferred Experience: Five to Eight years preferred Functional Knowledge Preferences Knowledge Areas: Technical Skills: Principles Knowledge/experience in IT Network Certifications/Licenses: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCCP) Individual Competencies Demonstrates Self-Awareness Problem Solving Action-Oriented Collaborates Communicates Effectively Strong initiative, analytical skills, and customer service skills. Ability to quickly grasp in depth understanding of procedures and networked systems. Interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to multi-task and communicate technical concepts to end-users. Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career: Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision) 401K match, and a fully funded pension plan Paid vacation and holidays; flexible work environment Generously subsidized public transportation Education Assistance Program Professional development programs, training and conferences And more… This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments). The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer. 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