Job Description
Join the Backbone of Miami-Dade County's Digital Infrastructure.
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Network Administrator to maintain, upgrade, and secure our critical network systems. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the availability and performance of county-wide IT services, directly supporting our mission to deliver exceptional public service to the Miami community.
Why Join Us?
- Stable career with the nation's largest county government.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-level systems with a dedicated technical team.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain local and wide area network (LAN/WAN) infrastructure to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Monitor network performance, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and resolve complex technical problems efficiently.
- Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and security protocols to safeguard sensitive government data.
- Collaborate with IT staff and external vendors to plan, test, and deploy network upgrades and new technologies.
- Document network configurations, changes, and procedures to ensure knowledge continuity.
- Perform regular system audits and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
- Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA are strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in network administration or systems engineering.
- Deep knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, OSI, VLANs, routing, switching).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder updates.