Network Administrator - CIS - Baldwin County Commission

Salary: $75,566.00 - $99,112.00 Annually
Location : Bay Minette, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Communications and Information Systems - Baldwin County Commission
Division: Communications and Information Systems (CIS)
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Description
Provides coordination and overall direction for the County's network systems. This individual is responsible for all phases of development, implementation, and maintenance of the County's network switch systems, router systems, firewall systems, wireless access points, and other related systems. This individual has no direct subordinates, but could supervise other CIS Staff on a project basis.
Essential Job Functions

Project Management

1. Develop project implementation plans and budget.
2. Coordinate internal and external resources during implementation of project with emphasis on keeping project on schedule and within budget.
3. Develop reports and presentations.

Systems Analysis and Design

1. Maintain overall Network Systems Plan.
2. Perform needs analysis and documentation.
3. Research and determine best solution(s) to meet defined needs.
4. Develop bid specifications for equipment, software and services as required.
5. Develop standards to maintain seamless interface to all systems.
6. Collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure plans meet the specifications needed for Network systems installation and/or modification.
7. Provide expert analysis and decisions on functions associated with software and hardware configuration of the system(s).

Systems Administration, Maintenance and Operations

1. Develop and implement system backup, disaster recovery, and integrity plans for all systems.
2. Develop security plans (physical and systems based) for all systems.
3. Administer user security for all systems.
4. Develop and implement maintenance plans on all systems.
5. Perform capacity planning and performance monitoring on all systems and network.
6. Coordinate and provide supervision as required for all field service work done by technicians and other CIS personnel.
7. Coordinate, assign and prioritize work orders.
8. Coordinate installation and maintenance service performed by outside service providers.
9. Perform programming of Network systems as required including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and other related systems.
10. Perform maintenance and upgrades to Network systems as required.
11. Maintain inventory of systems.
12. Ensure industry and departmental standards are enforced pertaining to wiring, labeling, naming conventions, methods and documentation.
13. Develop Departmental & Enterprise standards as relates to Network implementation and usage.
14. Conduct and/or coordinate user training classes as required.

Education and Experience

1. Possess an Associate's degree or Technical Certificate from a recognized college, university, or technical school in Communications, Electronics, Information Technology, or a closely related field; or combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
2. Should have a minimum of one (1) years' experience as a Communications Technician III or Network Support Specialist II in a multi-site distributed environment.
3. Should possess A+ Certification or equivalent experience.
4. Should possess Network+ Certification or equivalent experience.
5. Should possess Cisco CCNA or CCNP Certification or equivalent experience.

Other Characteristics

1. Must be willing to travel and stay overnight as required.
2. Must be willing to work nonstandard hours, including weekends and overtime.
3. Must be willing to attend additional training, skills development, and other self-improvement courses as deemed necessary by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Thorough knowledge of basic electronic diagnosis and repair.
2. Thorough knowledge of Network Systems including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and other related systems.
3. Thorough knowledge of VOIP (Voice over IP) and QOS.
4. Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP.
5. Thorough knowledge of premise wiring and fiber for video, voice and data communications.
6. Thorough knowledge of outside plant wiring and fiber for video, voice and data communications.
7. Good knowledge of two-way wireless communications systems.
8. Good knowledge of desktop computer systems and computer peripheral equipment.
9. Good knowledge of computer operating systems and computer networks.
10. Good knowledge of project management principles, including budgeting.
11. Good Knowledge of Cisco Prime, Identity Services Engine and Anyconnect Mobility Client and modules.
12. Good Knowledge of Microsoft Visio.
13. Ability to plan and organize work in order to set priorities and meet deadlines.
14. Ability to relate highly technical issues and respond to questions at a layman's level of understanding.
15. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
16. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads and other employees.
17. Ability to supervise the work of others.

The Baldwin County Commission offers a wide range of employee benefits, please visit the following link for more information:
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Do you have an Associate's degree or Technical Certificate from a recognized college, university, or technical school in Communications, Electronics, Information Technology, or a closely related field; or combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have A+ Certification or equivalent experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have Network + Certification or equivalent experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do have Cisco CCNA or CCNP Certification or equivalent experience?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to travel and stay overnight as required?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to work nonstandard hours, including weekends and overtime?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with basic electronic diagnosis and repair?

• Yes
• No

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