It network administrator iii - v

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.

Starting Salary Range: $96,400.00 - $117,600.00

Starting Salary Range: IT Network Administrator III $94,000 - $114,700 / IT Network Administrator IV $104,400 - $128,500 / IT Network Administrator V $116,000 - $143,900

Position Summary:

LBWL is currently seeking a network administrator to complement specific strengths and weaknesses in the existing team. The general job description below is an accurate overview of the position, however, the successful candidate in the current round of recruiting will have extensive knowledge and experience in data centers. This includes demonstrated senior-level capability in NX-OS, ACI, OSPF, BGP, Palo Alto Firewalls, and S2S. Knowledge and experience with MDS and UCS are an advantage.

The role is responsible for planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all local and wide area network connections, network devices, associated software, and communication links. This person will also troubleshoot network performance issues, as well as analyze network traffic and provide redundancy, quality of service, and capacity planning solutions. The LBWL data centers will be a primary focus.

Essential Functions:

• Able to complete most level 3 tickets related to network administration, including basic route/switch and ACI configuration without assistance.
• Able to independently complete all level 2 support tickets related to network administration without assistance.
• Able to handle all level 3 tickets under the guidance of more senior network administrators or vendor technical support.
• Able to participate in the on-call rotation with as needed assistance from system administrators or more senior network administrators.
• Competently execute nearly all on-call tasks with limited assistance from more senior system administrators.
• Technically competent to be assigned as the primary resource for LBWL in at least one core technology at LBWL and able to demonstrate technical leadership in planning upgrades and patching.
• Competent with VTP, ISL, 802.10, STP, RSTP, vPC, BGP, EIGRP.
• Competent with Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching.
• Actively monitors the health of network resources including conducting capacity planning for future budget years.
• Able to self-manage small discrete technical projects including limited requirements to delegate tasks to others or obtain assistance to others without management involvement.
• Independently author standards documents for use within the department.
• Create complete drafts of documents for submission to Business Relationship Managers for use across the enterprise.
• Competent with the majority of the core technologies in use at LBWL.
• Self-prioritize most work with limited guidance from IT management.
• Executes a training plan as defined in annual performance evaluation process.
• Demonstrates a clear customer service/IT is a support organization mentality in all interactions.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Specifications:

Required:

• CCNA required or equivalent experience. (Note that for equivalent experience, the candidate must provide a letter outlining work experience covering each point tested in the certification.)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management, Computer Science or similar.
• 5 to 7 years of experience as a Network Administrator.
• Certification in one or more technologies: Cisco routing and switching, MPLS and other Internet/Telephony technologies, Cisco Unified Call Manager, Cisco ACI, ISE and/or Radius Firepower, VOIP telephony, specifically Cisco Call Manager, VPN and Tunnel setup and management, DNS, DHCP, other standard networking technologies, Cloud networking including AWS and Azure, Competent with both CLI and GUI configuration of Cisco 9k,7k,6k,5k,3k,2k devices.
• Knowledge designing and implementing VLANs.
• Mastery of all level 1 abilities and skills.
• Ability to work effectively with vendor technical support such as TAC, ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to produce clear, professional written and verbal communication that clearly and concisely communicates technical content in a manner appropriate for the intended audience.
• Ability to retrieve data from computerized, typed, and written sources.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally or in writing project recommendations with internal teams and external agencies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
• Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, parental leave and 11 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package offered including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits including vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, and BWL's Home Purchase Plan – Forgivable $5,000 loan for purchase of a home in Lansing.
• Retirement programs including 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan (DC) (100% company paid up to 9.5 % of base salary for BU positions and up to 13% of base salary for NBU positions), 457 Deferred Compensation matches up to $2,500 per year.
• Post retirement benefits offered at the respective level of coverage, co-pays and health care premium, at the same level as active employees.
• Two fitness centers located on site open 24/7, work life balance program, employee assistance program, free parking and much more!

About BWL:

The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.

The Location:

Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.

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