WHO WE ARE:
The City-County Information Technology Commission serves the City of Wausau, Marathon County, and North Central Health Care (NCHC) by providing the implementation and operation of cooperative data processing and management information systems. The I.T. Commission provides information services to all City and County departments including installing and maintaining computer hardware and software.
Our Mission: We are one IT Team bound together with one mission, to serve the community by helping our governmental partners use technology effectively.
Position: IT Network Engineer
Primary Areas of Responsibility:
- Design, configure, and manage Cisco network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and wireless LAN controllers.
- Work with Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls to ensure secure and reliable network operations.
- Perform server administration tasks, including the management of Active Directory and Domain Services.
- Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize network reliability and security.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the diverse needs of Marathon County, the City of Wausau, North Central Health Care, and Law Enforcement agencies.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoots complex system failures and determines root cause of system outages.
- Recommends future facing solutions to legacy systems. Repairs problems and works with outside service personnel and contractors as needed.
- Designs, installs, maintains, and administers VMware virtualization software, management tools and interfaces. Designs, installs, maintains, and administers digital video systems including system management tools and applications
- Coordinate vendor and manufacturer support when necessary. Excellent oral and written communication skills Maintain confidential information.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
- Assists other IT staff during new project implementation and in resolving system issues.
- Provides general consulting assistance to other CCITC team members.
- Responsible for establishing standards, creating procedures and training operations staff for the routine and daily maintenance of networked systems.
- Audits backup programs.
- Participate in second level on-call schedule for service outages.
- Advise and assist with the preparation of the capital and operating budget for network system.
- Keep skills updated regarding new technologies, product offerings, and industry best practices.
- Performs duties in a manner that is consistent with the CCITC Mission, Vision and Core Values.
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Five to seven years of progressively responsible network experience with at least several of the following skills:
- Proven experience with Cisco networking technologies (CCNA or higher certification preferred but not mandatory)
- Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching.
- Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco Wireless Systems.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating Systems, Active Directory and Domain Services.
- Experience with server administration and related tasks.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and in a team.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Genetec Security Suite, Netmotion, or Cradlepoint experience is a bonus.
Note: If you do not meet all the qualifications but have a strong foundation in networking and a willingness to learn, we are open to hiring at a lower position and providing training and development opportunities to help you grow into the role.
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Application deadline is 09-04-2024