IT NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Culpeper, Virginia
Encompass Community Supports, formerly known as Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services (RRCS) is hiring an Information Technology Network Administrator to work in our Culpeper office.
Encompass Community Supports is a Virginia State community services organization that improves the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties by providing comprehensive mental health, substance use, developmental disability, housing, children’s and aging services. As an organization of almost 400 employees and more than 80 programs, we lead with integrity and excellence and embrace diversity, collaboration, accountability, and innovation to respond to the ever-changing needs of our community.
Our benefits are highly competitive and include:
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Low employee cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
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13 paid holidays annually
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17 PTO days
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Enrollment in VA State pension and retirement plan
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Employee training and educational opportunities
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Paid Life Insurance
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Health Savings Plan
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Flexible Savings Plan
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Employee Assistance Program
At Encompass Community Supports, our full-time employees work 37.5 hours weekly.
Encompass Community Supports is an approved site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program.
The Information Technology Network Administrator helps the Agency achieve optimal use of their data networks by performing needs analysis, procurement support, installation, training, and problem resolution for the local and wide area networks. Work is performed under general supervision.
SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Analyzes Agency’s needs. Recommends appropriate network configurations to meet users’ needs and Agency standards.
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Implements and maintains routers, firewalls, switches, remote access devices, servers, UPS and other networked devices and connections across all Agency sites.
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Designs, configures, monitors, and optimizes local and wide area networks for optimal performance, maximum availability, data and network security, minimal maintenance, and reasonable costs. Performs preventative maintenance and fault isolation for the same.
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Designs, configures, and administrates Agency phone systems and communications links to best serve Agency needs.
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Research, evaluate, recommend, and implement new hardware, software and communication solutions for agency compatibility and suitability.
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Develops, maintains, and updates a library of technical documentation for the platforms supported by the position.
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Performs advanced diagnostics and maintenance on desktops, laptops or mobile devices when additional expertise is required.
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Coordinate and facilitate the training of IT personnel to develop advanced technical skills and knowledge of new implementations.
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Verify that backups are performed, periodically test backups for accuracy, and perform restore operations when requested.
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Keeps current on new developments and techniques in information technology.
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Performs other related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Advance working knowledge of local and wide area networks, Windows Server 2016 and newer, Windows 10 and newer, Microsoft Office 365, and mobile device management.
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Strong troubleshooting skills as it relates in Networking, computer and mobile device hardware, and software applications.
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Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills to interact orally and in writing with a wide range of users having different levels of computer expertise.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School diploma or equivalent
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3 years of progressively responsible computer maintenance and networking management experience.
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Valid Virginia driver’s license
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Employment with Encompass Community Supports is contingent upon the successful completion of our background check process (criminal, DMV, education, drug screening, reference check, DSS, OIG and SAM).
Encompass Community Supports is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Start : 02/12/2025
