Network Administrator

Do you want to apply your expertise for a cause you can feel good about? Do you want to work for an organization that wants you to grow with it and offers tuition reimbursement, certification training, and a chance to learn about multiple industries? Come work for the Town of Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century! Located 35 miles west of the nation's capital in the heart of DC's Wine Country, you'll enjoy a vibrant and authentic community with ‘big city’ amenities. The Town of Leesburg strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees. Benefits include membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, enrollment into the Virginia Retirement System, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits. Who We're Looking For Creative problem solver Proactive self-starter Life‑long learner Strong team player Passionate about excellent customer service Positive, can‑do attitude Effective communicator Desire to impart knowledge to others Early adopter of new technologies What You'll Be Doing The Network Administrator is responsible for the secure, reliable, and efficient operation of the Town’s network infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and firewall platforms. This position installs, configures, and maintains LAN/WAN, VPN, and secure remote connectivity solutions, including Cisco Firepower and Cisco Secured Access (preferred) and secure mobile routers used for public safety, field operations, and remote sites. The Network Administrator plays a key role in protecting Town systems and data by implementing network security controls, monitoring issues, and responding quickly to incidents. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience. Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in network administration in an enterprise environment, including hands‑on work with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls. Experience supporting firewall and VPN solutions and managing secure connectivity with external agencies or partners. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) required or the ability to obtain within 12 months after hire. Possession of a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise or Security). Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, Cisco Firepower, or equivalent) are desirable. Bilingual in English/Spanish. Employee Benefits The Town offers competitive compensation, affordable health insurance coverage, participation in the Virginia Retirement System, an optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, an optional payroll Roth IRA, and generous paid time off. ADA/EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr