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NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR: Supreme Court of Ohio. Columbus, OH. Summary: The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking applicants for the position of Network Administrator. This position is responsible for installing and supporting the Court's LAN, end users, network segment, Internet and Intranet systems and software applications. Duties: The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned. The employee will staff the Court's help desk and respond to requests for assistance and network problems, either by phone or in person.  They will provide assistance in creating basic applications using standard desktop software (e.g. spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and presentations), work with users, design templates, databases, and the like. Responsibilities will also include configuring and coordinating the installation of computers, printers, peripherals, and other hardware and software as directed; ensuring that new users are connected to the network; maintaining records on hardware, software, and network assignments for the department; and installing and maintaining desktop and specialized software applications. The Network Administrator will assist the Senior Network Administrators in supporting and implementing LAN/WAN environment technologies and assist other IT staff in developing both technical and non-technical procedures; assist in monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting data communications for local users, including Cisco switches and wireless access points; administer and maintain data communications for remote user connectivity, including VPN, dial-up, and web email. Qualifications: This position requires completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science or information technology; one year training or one year of experience in computer network administration to include understanding of operating systems & networking technologies, and 1 course or 3 months experience in computer networking. OR: 24 months experience in computer network administration, end user support, help desk support, or combination thereof, and 1 technical course in current operating systems. OR: MCSE or MCSA or equivalent network certification.

PRINCIPLE NETWORK SPECIALIST: Superior Court of California, Marin County. Summary: Under direction, provides technical support and administration of the Court’s Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN); provides work direction to others engaged in similar tasks; and performs related work as required. Duties: Installs and maintains within specifications local area networks (LAN), wide area network (WAN), systems network architecture (SNA), voice and data telecommunications systems and related hardware, including fiber optic cabling. Analyzes, diagnoses and corrects problems related to LAN, SNA and voice/data telecommunications systems. Works closely with vendor and manufacturer staff to coordinate installation and maintenance projects and to determine and correct problems that may occur during start-up and operation. Installs, configures, maintains and coordinates the use of software related to data communication controllers and gateways; installs a variety of business applications software and troubleshoots user problems related to software. Configures remote access and mainframe emulations on various personal computer platforms for off-site use; coordinates Internet software installation and application for off-site users. Installs and configures a variety of data cable and hardware elements, including hubs, switches, remote boundary routers, personal computers, dumb terminals and peripheral equipment. Maintains current knowledge of changes in the voice/data communications field; suggests improvements to Court network and related software and hardware applications to utilize available technology and meet user needs. Qualifications: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information systems management, or closely related field and three years of recent experience performing systems support tasks equivalent to that of a Technology Specialist II or Senior Technology Specialist or three years of recent experience in the installation, maintenance and modifying of LAN, SNA and data communications hardware and software systems. Possession of Certification as a Network Analyst or Network Administrator is desirable. Salary: $95,355 - $105,027. (2009)

PROJECT MANAGER (INFRASTRUCTURE): Information Technology, 500 Indiana Ave, New, Washington D.C. Duties: Incumbent serves as IT Project Manager responsible for implementing and managing all aspects of IT project management throughout each phase of the systems development and product life cycle. Plans and directs the work of project team members. Serves as a technical resource in resolving mission critical IT issues. Works with stakeholders and conducts project scope planning to define and verify the requirements of the products and services to be provided. Manages the execution of IT projects, such as but not limited to Data Center Design, Wireless, Disaster Recovery, in accordance with the project management standards along with approved project plans and oversee information distribution, team development and quality assurance activities. Conducts project management activities spanning the nine knowledge areas, including risk identification, quality assurance and control, communications planning, organizational planning, and acquisition planning. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in systems engineering or computer science or a related field plus three (3) years of experience in managing IT projects, and three (3) years in information technology methods and practices, including systems administration in MS Windows, CISCO network environment and data center operations. Experience in managing data center relocation project is a plus. Equivalent levels of education and experience can be substituted. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation with your application. Salary: $98,033 - $127,442 (2008)

COMPUTER NETWORK SPECIALIST I: Supreme Court of Nevada, Administrative Office of the Courts, Information Technology Division. Duties: This position is with the Administrative Office of the Courts, Information Technology Division. Under general direction, this position will be required to perform and/or coordinate specialized work in computer networks and operating systems administration; provide daily assistance in the evaluation, maintenance, enhancement, operation, troubleshooting and repair of the Nevada Supreme Court’s current and future computer networks and operating systems; perform other related work as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major course work in computer science, information systems or other related field of study, and two years professional data processing work experience. Additional work experience may be substituted for education requirements. Salary: $45,768-$68,089. (2008)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 3: Superior Court of New Jersey, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Vicinage, Information Technology. Summary: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Information Technology Division Manager) and other supervisory personnel, the Information Technology Division is seeking a motivated and energetic professional with excellent technical and supervisory skills. Duties: The Administrative supervisor 3 position will administer office information systems including Windows 2003 servers, Windows XP desktops, and LAN/WAN connectivity covering eight separate locations in three countries. The successful candidate should be able to prioritize multiple project schedules; act as lead technical representative to Vicinage Information Technology staff; manage a Help Desk that receives more than 3000 calls per year; delegate tasks to subordinates; provide training to Vicinage staff; deploy software using automated methods; create, test and deploy security enhancements using group policy objectives; maintain and enhance a Windows 2003 network. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience, two years of which shall have included experience in analyzing, designing, programming, troubleshooting and resolving technical problems associated with mainframe terminal, PC, or LAN’s; setting up mainframe terminals, PC’s or LAN’s and configuring and networking devices for the end user; installing software applications; database administration; computer operations and/or planning, acquiring, installing and implementing telecommunications facilities and services. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Knowledge of Active Directory and Lotus Notes administration is beneficial. Programming knowledge in C, C++, or Java is desirable. Some form of scripting knowledge in VB, Kixtart, AutoIt, or related languages is required. A working knowledge of Ethernet infrastructures and technologies including TCP/IP, cabling, routers, switches, hubs, modems and other peripheral equipment is necessary. Salary: $60,419.57-$94,496.26 (2008).

NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, IT Department, Detroit, MI. Summary: This position is located in the Information Technology (IT) Department and reports to the Information Technology Manager. The purpose of this position is to coordinate and oversee the judiciary’s information technology networks. Duties: Maintain current network security and recommend and implement new technology that monitors network security. Maintain and organized computer systems within the Court to increase compatibility and share information. Develop and propose short-term and long-range network improvement plans for the Court, ensuring that the changes can be implemented with minimal disruption. Perform backups and disaster recovery operations for all network systems. Design, configure and implement Wireless Network hardware and software. Maintain contacts with professional organizations, and counterparts at other Court units regarding availability of network products and state-of-the-art technologies and techniques required by the court. Analyze recurring reports produced by the network using system capabilities, including regular statistical reports required, and special reports upon request. Review audits, and response times, adequacy, quality and available capacities for the network systems. Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years specialized and progressively responsible experience related to the technical aspects of data processing, office automation, and data communications and their applications, terminology and methodology, including the accomplishment of computer project assignments that involved systems analysis, design, programming, implementation, integration and project coordination; including at least 1 year equivalent to work at the CL-27 level. Salary: $54,714-$88,985. (2007)

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, IT Department, Detroit, MI. Summary: This position is located in the Information Technology Department and reports to the IT Manager. The employee has responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the Court’s operating systems, servers, and networks. Duties: Serves as a technical expert in the area of Windows and Unix systems and networks in the IT Department with the ability to assist in developing the employees who are responsible for the Court’s network, Windows, and Unix applications across all Court units. Provides ad-hoc and structured training to the Systems Group employees. Provides support in the areas of computer systems analysis, design, and development, maintenance, integration and implementation, configuration, system testing and diagnostics, executing systems technology plans, training of Court staff, configuration in support of operational units and procedures, coordinating efforts with other projects, and presenting recommendations concerning long range objectives. Responsible for the administration of systems software and hardware, installing new operating environments and implementation of new operating system patches, upgrades and releases, and identifying integration issues with developers or vendors. Determines the physical storage and bandwidth requirements to support applications, data storage, reliability, and security needs. Oversees initiation, verification, and maintenance of disk backups, including off-site storage. Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years specialized and progressively responsible experience related to the technical aspects of data processing, office automation, and data communications and their applications, terminology and methodology, including the accomplishment of computer project assignments that involved systems analysis, design, programming, implementation, integration and project coordination; including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-28 level. Salary: $65,090-$105,778. (2007)

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (senior level): (General Description) Duties: Under general direction, controls, monitors and maintains servers and telecommunications devices including resolving system problems. Work performed: Ensures availability of servers and the network to support operational needs of the judiciary. Analyzes hardware and software for acquisition and applies fixes to network servers. Analyzes system failures and executes procedures to restore operations. Monitors server and network performance and anticipates needed changes to optimize performance. Designs and tests configurations necessary for new applications, new technology or enhanced performance. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree is computer science, system or software engineering or related technical field and six years of experience in systems design and administration, network administration or support activities in a multi-user environment. Requires thorough knowledge of operating systems and network protocols being used in the judiciary; C programming language; systems and network architecture and design; and the interdependence of software and hardware operating in a multi-site, multi-network and multi-user data processing environment. (2006)

STATE NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR: Nebraska AOC, Lincoln, Nebraska. Summary: The State Court Administrator is taking applications for a Network Administrator. Work involves managing a local area network for the offices of the Nebraska Supreme Court and Court of Appeals and other Court offices. Duties: Responsibilities include the installation of network hardware and software, maintenance and configuration of operating systems and application software. Qualifications: Requirements include a minimum of two years of experience in a computer related field and three years experience with a working knowledge of Novell Netware and Microsoft XP. Desired experience includes providing technical hardware and software end user support, network administration, and network topology support. A degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field and a CCNA or CNA certification is desired or a combination of training and/or experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Some work after hours and on weekends and holidays is required. Salary: Beginning monthly salary range is $3,091 to $3,498 based on experience. (2006)

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