Network Administrator

Network Administrator

The Kings County District Attorney's Office (KCDA) is one of the largest prosecutors' offices in the country and is committed to developing and implementing innovative prosecutorial strategies that will fulfill our vision of keeping Brooklyn safe while at the same time ensuring fairness and justice for all. KCDA has an exciting opportunity to work as a Network Administrator in the Information Technology Bureau. Under supervision, with some latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the prospective candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Design & implement new network solutions while improving and maintaining the efficiency and security of the current network.
• Configure firewalls, routing, and switching to maximize network efficiency and security.
• Manage and support the Cisco Wi-Fi network.
• Troubleshoot and correct system misconfiguration, problems and outages.
• Work with vendors and assist in the process of identifying network equipment for procurement.
• Maximize network performance through monitoring and troubleshooting regularly. Develop and monitor policies for the use of network resources.
• Install and configure computer network equipment. Maintain servers and associated hardware, applications, services, and settings. Maintain network connectivity of all computer workstations.
• Evaluate and recommend security improvements and system upgrades including disaster recovery and backup. Updating network equipment to the latest firmware releases.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills with proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization with high regard for confidentiality and diplomacy; ability to provide estimations and meet deliverables in a timely manner; and ability to communicate efficiently with teammates is essential.
• Ability to understand office policies; handle multi-tasking in a fast-changing environment; prioritize among competing needs and respond promptly to requests for information.
• Self-driven and willing to expand technical skill set; be resourceful, take initiative and good judgment is essential.
• Experience working in legal environments such as law firms or court systems is a plus.
• CCNA, MSCP Certification is a plus.

All Candidates must meet the additional requirements:

• Must have a minimum of one year of related network administration experience.
• Possess experience in installing, configuring, and supporting network equipment including routers, switches, firewalls, Load Balancers, DNS, and DHCP.
• Possess experience with Cisco VoIP and Multisite and Datacenter connectivity.
• Have TCP / IP / VLAN knowledge.
• A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science/Engineering, or a similar field is preferred.
• Availability to support 24x7 operations, including on-call rotation and nights/weekends as required

Employees of the City of New York may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees.