The Bergen County Board of Social Services has an immediate need for a Network Administrator in our I.T. Department.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience in configuring, managing, and maintaining network security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and VPNs. Proven ability to implement and enforce security policies, monitor network traffic, and respond to security incidents using current technologies and best practices.
Maintains availability of centralized, decentralized, and remote network services including, but not limited to, file service, printing, local electronic mail, internet electronic mail, office applications, remote access, internet web connectivity, and mainframe gateway.
Plans and installs software updates and patches to network operating systems, server-based applications, and centralized services.
Plans and installs hardware upgrades for network servers, gateways, and associated telecommunication devices.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation for network hardware and software.
Plans, configures, and troubleshoots network client software installations and updates.

EDUCATION:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by a minimum of eighteen (18) semester-hour credits in mathematics, computer science, information technology, and/or computer information systems; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:

Knowledge of industry-standard Network Operating Systems (NOS).
Knowledge of server hardware and associated software.
Knowledge of telecommunication components used to interconnect servers to communication devices and, ultimately, clients (PCs).
Knowledge of countermeasures for dealing with network security and virus protection.
Knowledge of techniques used to determine system capacity and cost effectiveness of system utilization.
Knowledge of firewall management, network security practices, and the ability to monitor, configure, and maintain secure network systems.
Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
For the full details, duties, and requirements of this title, Network Administrator 1, please visit the New Jersey Civil Service website: Title Code 10328.
Anyone interested in applying for this position must submit their resume via email no 4:00pm on Friday, July 18, 2025.
All resumes will only be accepted via email at: personnel@bcbss.com.
The Bergen County Board of Social Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. As such, the Agency is required by Federal/State legislation to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $79,364.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details