Job Information
City of Las Cruces Network Systems Administrator (MVRDA) in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Network Systems Administrator (MVRDA)
Salary
$75,440.60 Annually
Location
Las Cruces, NM
Job Type
Full-time Regular
Job Number
9012 12-24 MD
Department
MVRDA Operations
Opening Date
12/16/2024
Closing Date
12/30/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
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Nature of Work
The primary responsibility of this role is to manage and oversee the computing and network infrastructure for the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority (MVRDA). This position ensures the delivery of reliable, secure, and uninterrupted critical services to MVRDA, its client agencies, and the surrounding regional community. Key duties include maintaining 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies, occasional overtime, and a commitment to meeting strict deadlines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong multitasking skills, a proactive approach to customer inquiries and effective complaint resolution to uphold the highest standards of service.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
The position involves working 15% outdoors in all types of weather conditions and 85% indoors, with occasional exposure to electrical hazards and active lasers (fiber optics).
PHYSICAL FACTORS:
The position requires the ability to push/pull and lift/carry equipment, such as personal computers and disk towers weighing up to 80 pounds. Duties involve occasional bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, and writing, along with frequent use of a computer keyboard and mouse. Visual and auditory acuity are necessary to perform essential job functions.
WORK SITUATION FACTORS:
The position involves on-call status, occasional overtime, adherence to strict deadlines, performance of multiple tasks, and responsiveness to customer inquiries and complaints.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Fulltime, regular, Exempt position with the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority (MVRDA).
Fulltime, regular positions are eligible for MVRDA sponsored benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities
Network Infrastructure Oversight
- Oversee the operations of MVRDAs networking and system infrastructure, ensuring delivery of cutting-edge networking services.
- Design, install, and maintain MVRDAs network, covering Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and essential communication equipment, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
Virtualization and Storage Management
- Manage the setup and maintenance of MVRDAs virtualization and storage solutions, as well as servers, operating systems, databases, and related applications.
Microsoft Systems Administration
- Administer and monitor Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Server, and associated databases, executing necessary upgrades to ensure system stability and security.
- Oversee the systems and services within Microsoft Office 365 GCC, including Exchange, SharePoint, Defender Endpoint, Intune, and Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).
NCIC LASO Respon ibilities
- Serve as the NCIC Local Area Security Officer (LASO) for MVRDA, ensuring strict adherence to security standards and protocols.
