Network Technician Senior

Network Technician - Senior - Innovation & Technology Services

Purpose

The time is now to walk through the door of opportunity and capture your dream.

Are you ready to embrace a new beginning with a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment that offers career progression, purpose, and the opportunity to learn from the best? If so, the City of Savannah’s Innovation and Technology Department invites you to envision your future with us as a Network Technician Senior.

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact supporting critical city operations, including public safety and essential infrastructure, while advancing your technical expertise in a collaborative and customer-focused environment.

As the new Network Technician Senior, you will be responsible for supportiing the planning, installation, and maintenance of the City’s network and surveillance infrastructure. You will responsible for independently troubleshooting and resolving complex issues, managing specialized systems such as video surveillance, and serveing as a technical resource to other staff and departments.

.We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance,employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement,wellness programs, deferred compensation plan (457 B), pension plan, flexible spending account,home purchase assistance and 12 paid holidays!

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoots and resolves network outages and interruptions.
• Installs, configures, and maintains network infrastructure including routers, switches, hubs, wireless access points, and Voice over IP systems.
• Installs and repairs fiber optic cable.
• Maintains network switches and wireless access points by ensuring that the latest applicable code is installed and operable.
• Provides specialized IT support for Savannah Police Department systems and equipment.
• Relocates and configures data and voice systems during departmental moves.
• Supports and maintains IP-based systems including NVR and access control.
• Documents network infrastructure and system configurations.
• Researches and evaluates emerging technology to support IT infrastructure planning.
• Ensures systems are compliant with updates and applicable security protocols.
• Researches and explores advances in technology.
• Installs, supports, and maintains IP systems.
• Installs, supports, and maintains IP NVR Systems.
• Supports access control hardware and software.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires High School Diploma or GED with Comp TIA A+ Core Certification required (Associate's degree preferred) with three years computer science experience involving network PC and cable installation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Requires the ability to carry a minimum of sixty-five pounds for considerable distance and up and down stairs; and the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Work Location: TBA   Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm

Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

This position is not considered a safety sensitive position by the City of Savannah and no background check is required

Additional Information

Knowledge of programming principles and techniques.
Knowledge of networking protocols, infrastructure, and behavior.
Knowledge of networking, command line interface, switching, routing, and basic standards.
Knowledge of fiber optic cabling.
Skill in compiling and analyzing data.
Skill in troubleshooting peripheral devices.
Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
Skill in operating standard office equipment.
Skill in oral and written communication.