Job Description
Join the City of Albuquerque and play a pivotal role in maintaining the digital backbone of our community. We are seeking a skilled IT Specialist to manage our network infrastructure and ensure seamless technological operations for city services.
At the City of Albuquerque, we pride ourselves on excellent benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, a robust pension plan, and generous paid time off. If you are a detail-oriented professional looking to make a tangible impact in the public sector, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Stable government career with opportunities for advancement.
- Work in a mission-driven environment serving the citizens of New Mexico.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain local and wide-area network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Configure and troubleshoot servers, routers, switches, and firewalls in a multi-platform environment.
- Monitor network traffic to detect anomalies and respond to security incidents immediately.
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal staff regarding hardware and software issues.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state data privacy regulations (e.g., FISMA, NIST).
- Manage project lifecycles for IT upgrades and system migrations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent military/technical experience.
- Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Security+, CCNA, or MCSA are highly preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in network administration and system support.
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team environment.