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Salary: $39.97 - $59.12 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 632 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2026-00439
Department: Information Technology
Division: Network
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: City Hall, 632 W 6th Ave, 4th Floor, Anchorage, AK 99501
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.
To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
The Network Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining complex network systems, including switches, routers, firewalls, voice platforms, emergency communications, and systems supporting security and access control. Provides technical leadership to network technicians and assigns and reviews their work. The position manages wired, wireless, and cellular networks; monitors performance; assists with capacity planning and optimization; and develops troubleshooting procedures. Additional responsibilities include administering network management tools, applying patches and hardware updates, and ensuring timely resolution of incidents and service requests. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED or equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in the field related to the position.
OR
Associate's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related discipline and six (6) years of experience in the field related to the position.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, a related discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position
Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check within 30 days of hire
Preferred Licenses:
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.
Preferred experience with Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers, Cisco 9800 Wireless Controllers, Network Analysis, TIA/EIA 568 Cable Standards, Wireshark, NMAP,
Scripting, Cisco Catalyst Control Center, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (UCM,) Voice over IP (VoIP) standards, Microsoft Visio,
Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI,) Network Management Software,Windows 11, Windows Server & Windows Linux.
Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
If selected for hire, appointment to this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) security clearance and access within thirty (30) days of hire. If the individual selected for this position fails this requirement within thirty (30) days of hire, they will be terminated.
All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process
Once a candidate clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Candidates will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.
NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and candidate's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, candidates may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, candidates may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you now or in the future require sponsorship to work legally in the United States? (*IMPORTANT: The Municipality of Anchorage is unable to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.)

• Yes
• No

03
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education as it relates to this position?

• None / Less than High School
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or a related discipline
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, a related discipline

04
How many years of experience do you have in a field related to the position?

• None / Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

05
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
06
Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska Driver's License, or can you obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

07
Do you understand that you must complete a satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check within 30 days of hire if selected for this position?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you possess any of the following certifications? if so, please attach to your applicationCCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.

• None
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.
• 2 or more

09
Do you have any experience with: Cisco Switches, Cisco Routers, Cisco 9800 Wireless Controllers, Network Analysis, TIA/EIA 568 Cable Standards, Wireshark, NMAP, Scripting, Cisco Catalyst Control Center, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (UCM,) Voice over IP (VoIP) standards, Microsoft Visio, Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI,) Network Management Software, Windows 11, Windows Server & Windows Linux. If so, please give specific examples.
Required Question