LAN Administrator

Bachelors degree in Computer Science and at least 5 years of job-related experience or equivalent. Good communications and analytical skills; demonstrated working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs. Position may require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software. The ideal candidate will have at an mimimnum 3 years experience in some if not all of these areas:COMPOSE, NTCSS, SUBLAN, ISNS, IT21, Active Directory and GCCS-MPosition may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Job Description : Install, monitor and direct the operations of Local Area Networks. Provide support and advice to local users and diagnose and resolve LAN performance and operating problems. Essential Responsibilities:1. Install and maintain LAN hardware and software components. 2. Diagnose, repair, assemble and upgrade LAN hardware and software. 3. Establish and maintain LAN users, and their environments, directories and security. 4. Monitor and adjust LAN operating environment to ensure optimum performance. 5. Respond to needs/questions of network users concerning access to resources on the LAN. 6. Provide training to users on LAN applications and operations. 7. Provide connectivity to other outside resources or network as necessary. 8. Direct on-site customer interface for installation, repair, upgrade and maintenance LAN hardware and software components. 9. Maintain and establish a filing system for tracking and inventory control of hardware and software systems and equipment. 10. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. 11. Maintain liaison with outside hardware and software vendors for system upgrades and maintenance. 12. Provide technical assistance and informal training in implementing network programs based on user requirements. 13. Ensures LANs and PCs are working effectively and efficiently. Develops LAN operability improvements as required. 14. Monitors network communications for security purposes. Upholds security by monitoring remote user interface, preventing unauthorized access to LAN, adding new users with correct security rights, and deleting obsolete users. : : EOE M/F/D/V