Network Systems Administrator

the city of hemet is an equal opportunity employer

the city of hemet is seeking a highly skilled and service-oriented network systems administrator to join our information technology team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity, security, and reliability of the city’s network and server infrastructure in support of municipal operations, public safety systems, and customer service delivery.

the ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong technical expertise, a commitment to best practices, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical users. If you thrive in a collaborative public sector environment and are passionate about supporting technology that serves the community, we encourage you to apply.

under general supervision, the network systems administrator is responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, and support of the organization’s enterprise network infrastructure. The position supports mission-critical and public safety systems, ensures network reliability and security, responds to incidents and service disruptions, and collaborates with internal staff and service providers to maintain effective and resilient network operations.

the network systems administrator is a lead-level position responsible for overseeing network functions within the city. The position is distinguished from lower-level information technology classifications by the level of complexity of assigned tasks and the level of knowledge required. This position may exercise technical supervision over lower-level staff and may act as the information technology manager in their absence.

the following list of functions, duties and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• performs a variety of duties in the development, installation, implementation, testing, evaluation, and administration of network infrastructure; provides technical assistance regarding all aspects of system design, installation, and troubleshooting.
• researches and recommends the purchase of computer related equipment and peripherals.
• installs, configures, operates, monitors, maintains, and supports the organization’s enterprise network infrastructure, including wired and wireless networks, connectivity services, servers, and related systems, in accordance with established standards and best practices.
• monitors network performance, availability, and capacity; identifies and troubleshoots network and connectivity issues; and implements corrective actions to maintain reliable and efficient operations.
• implements and maintains secure, reliable, and highly available network and server configurations, supports mission-critical and public safety systems, including participation in after-hours, on-call, emergency response, disaster recovery, system backups, replication, and business continuity activities.
• plans, coordinates, and implements network changes, upgrades, and maintenance activities while following established change management, security, and configuration control procedures.
• maintains accurate network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, procedures, and operational records, and coordinates with internal departments, public safety personnel, vendors, and service providers to support operational needs and resolve issues.
• provides audio-visual technical support for public meetings; sets up and operates sound equipment and video recordings; rotates camera feeds; monitors and troubleshoots media system issues; edits audio and visual recordings for broadcast; creates a variety of presentations with embedded audio and visual components.
• performs related duties as assigned.

• project management principles and practices
• basic systems administration concepts as they relate to networked environments, including directory services, name…