Job description
The Lansing Board of Water & Light has an opening for a Network Administrator I in Lansing, MI.
Position Summary:
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary Range: $76,700. - $92,800.
Starting Salary Range: $76,700. - $92,800.
The role is responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all local and wide area network connections, network devices, associated software, and communication links under the direction of OT Engineers and Architects. This person will also troubleshoot network performance issues, as well as analyze network traffic and provide capacity planning solutions.
Essential Functions:
- Preparation of deliverables including High Level Design (HLD) and Network Ready for Use (NRFU) documents.
- Able to identify risk and provide risk mitigation when making changes in a network environment; troubleshoot network issues.
- Assist in coordination of testing changes, upgrades and new products, ensuring systems will operate correctly in current and future environment; make recommendations on functional and technical improvements to the environment.
- Coordinate and work with other data center teams such as Server, Storage, and Backup Operations
- Maintain Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) tokens for customer and vendor access.
- Participate in performance and volume analysis and design; participate in performance improvement activities.
- Identify and apply potential improvements related to the environment for an application; provide accurate and complete answers to general use and environment questions in a timely manner; provide effective on-site environment support as needed.
- Accurately set severity of identified defects; provide input to training and/or documentation materials regarding latest technical and functional design change; ensure that all work is documented for future reference.
- Follow quality standards; ensure effective and reliable backups are being performed and distributed properly.
- Proactively address customer needs; track and anticipate volume and type of use of the environment.
- Communicate accurate and useful status updates.
- Plan and manage network operating system upgrades; actively participate in analyzing and evaluating emerging software and hardware technologies/standards.
- Serve as liaison between teams for network planning and connectivity; develop appropriate functional and usability standards for the environments.
- Plan or assist in planning network environment, including supporting existing structure and enhancements.
- Upgrade new and standard products, ensuring systems will operate correctly in current and future environment.
- Anticipate, identify, track, and resolve issues and risks affecting own work and work of the Application or Environment team.
- Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System and Work Management processes.
- Predictable and reliable work schedule.
- Comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Job Specifications:
Required:
- 1-2 years of demonstrated experience as a network administrator in an enterprise environment.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with:
- Enterprise-class network/ telecommunication technology understanding.
- Experience with VPN and routing protocols like OSPF, TCP/UDP, IPV4, IP addressing techniques (NAT/PAT), virtual LANs, L2 Switching, L3 routing.
- 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.
- Ability to be on call 24/7
Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions: .
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for much of the working day. The person in this position needs to move about inside the office environment. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/ below the knee level or reach above head. On occasion, may need to use stairs.
Constantly works in a temperature-controlled office environment.
Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).
Why Should You Apply?
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan
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, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
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, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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