NETWORK TECHNICIAN

Madison County Government offers a competitive compensation package including:Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.Eight-hour workday, which includes a one hour, paid lunch.14 paid holidays.Employee Assistance Program.Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.Paid time off in the form of Vacation, Sick, and Personal days that begin accruing day one.You may be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Summary of PositionResponsible for the 24/7 operation of the County’s data network. Configures, installs and troubleshoots the County’s local and wide area network and equipment. Provides for data and network security. Supports County and departmental networked applications and services Interacts directly with County personnel in response to their needs.Examples of Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministers the County’s data networks on a 24/7 basis and respond to service issues during that time frame.Configures, installs, maintains and troubleshoots both wired and wireless networking systems and data security systems.Initiates the contact with and coordinates the replacement of defective network equipment with warranty agencies.Provides and enforces data security measures with external agencies such as HIPPA and CJISCoordinates, terminates and certifies communications cablingProvides upper tier support for County and departmental networked services and applications, networked devices, and PC supportAdministers network device suppliesBacks up Network Administrator position when he/she is not presentAssists users with problems and resolutionsDirect liaison between County offices and third party vendorsContact hardware and software vendors for technical support to resolve issuesProvides assistance on an ongoing basis to lower grade employeesEvaluates and recommends solutions for purchaseHelp maintain hardware and software inventory controlGenerates reports and documentationDocuments specifications for referenceMonitors the security plan and implements best security practicesAvailable for after business hours contact of support issuesParticipates in a rotation for on-call for the entire County’s NetworkPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.Minimum QualificationsAn Associate’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience) and two (2) years related experience is required. Network Certification such as Cisco Certified Network Associate, Aruba, Certified Associate or equivalent is required within 90 days of employment.Physical RequirementsSit for extended periods of time. The employee is required to walk or move up to 200 feet from primary desk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.Equal Opportunity EmployerClosing Date: November 20, 2026 or Until FilledIf you prefer to submit a paper application, please submit to: Cathi Dorrisat View email address on click.appcast.io or by mail to Cathi Dorris, 157 N Main St. Ste 29., Edwardsville IL, 62025Visit for paper application and full posting.Internal Candidates should apply via Self-Service -> Company Information -> Job Opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr Madison-County-Government