Essential Job Functions

• Administers server, network, and telecommunication operations; troubleshoots and resolves problems.
• Administers security applications, appliances, and tools for LAN, WAN, internet, intranet, extranet, and cloud networks and proactively assesses potential computing risks from design to deployment, identifies and remediates vulnerabilities.
• Manages account and data security.
• Manages centralized security for the client and server computing environment to guard against all forms of malicious infiltrations.
• Administers and monitors secure client, server, cloud, and network environments employing the principle of least access to safeguard systems, applications, data transmission and data storage servers.
• Coordinates and administers secure computer hosted services for external agencies.
• Installs and tests server and other hardware upgrades, utilities, and patches.
• Evaluates hardware and software products for suitability, compatibility, and stability to be used within the computing environment.
• Provides technical expertise and direction to other IT staff.
• Conducts research to develop or identify improved standards and techniques. Explores new software and hardware technologies to facilitate enhancements of computing environment.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Full Proficiency:

• Knowledge of multi-platform information systems servers and network operations, concepts and practices; of network systems software, installation and use.
• Solid knowledge of information security principles and practices and understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.
• Ability to install and manage multi-platform server and network environment.
• Assists IT staff and end users in computing environment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems quickly and efficiently.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with users.
• Performs duties independently without close supervision.