Network Administrator/IT Manager

Location

Yakima, WA | United States

Job description

Position Overview:

The Network Administrator/IT Manager will plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities within the organization. Will analyze technology and industry trends to determine organizational objectives and are responsible for implementing computer systems and developing strategic plans to meet goals. Responsibilities might also include supervising security efforts to prevent breaches from hackers and to keep data and confidential information safe. May also interface with management to report on IT activities and return on investment analysis for systems expenditures. Analyzing, researching, and recommending improvements to current systems and infrastructures. Responsible for ensuring that technological resources work reliably, meet production goals, and will function into the future.

Essential Duties:

• Effectively plans, monitors, and appraises departmental functions. This includes staff coaching, counseling, and disciplining. 
• Secures and maintains computer and phone (VOIP) networks to enhance performance and user access.
• Safeguard assets by planning and implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures and information security and control structures.
• Implements strict security measures for computer and information systems.
• Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
• Resolve computer network problems.
• Maintains safe and healthy working environment by establishing and enforcing organization standards; and adhering to legal regulations.
• Directs and prioritizes the workload of subordinate personnel.
• Sustains information systems results by defining, delivering, and supporting information systems; auditing application of systems.
• Directs operations in executing production tasks according to a documented schedule that meets or exceeds program needs.
• Produces detailed timeline for each application release and implements effective project control by monitoring the progress of the software release and reporting the status.
• Enhances information systems results by identifying information systems technology opportunities and developing application strategies.
• Accomplishes financial objectives by determining service level required; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective action.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA Degree in Information Systems Science or related field OR Combination of education, training or work experience to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities for responsibilities in information systems management.
• 3 years’ leadership experience in a comparable institution.
• Strong understanding of Federal and State legal compliance.
• Two (2) years of maintenance experience required.

The benefits package offered by OIC of Washington includes:

• Health insurance with Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability.
• Retirement 401a employer contribution & 403b employee contribution.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Agencywide Training & Community Events.

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Salary

$31.49 - $35.43 per hour