Network Administrator

About the role

The Network Administrator will report to the Director of IT Infrastructure and Operations and will operate within the Infrastructure Services area of the Information Technology department. The role involves designing, installing, securing, monitoring, maintaining, and supporting the Colleges network and telecommunications infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, secure, monitor, maintain, and support the Colleges network and telecommunications infrastructure, including structured cabling.
• Provide primary support for the network management tools, such as Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass, SonicWall Firewall, and NEC PBX.
• Monitor network performance and support troubleshooting efforts using remote management and monitoring tools, such as Aruba Central, and PTRG.
• Provide day-to-day support to ensure the network and telecom equipment is operating correctly.
• Review and update VLAN and IP Address schemas to support the needs of IT and the college.
• Analyze network activity and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors and vulnerabilities.
• Perform and test network configuration backups and restores to ensure the ability to recover from error or outage.
• Update and maintain documentation of network configurations, cabling layouts, and fiber maps.
• Participate in updating network policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the IT Security and Compliance Team to ensure network security best practices.
• Collaborate with Systems Administrator in support of network services, such as: DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, etc.
• Work closely with members of Facilities in support of Access Control Systems and Surveillance Cameras.
• Monitor alerts and emails and respond to emergencies in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience as a network technician, network engineer, network administrator, or similar role.
• Experience implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices, such as switches, routers, wireless controllers, wireless access points, and firewalls.
• Working knowledge of network protocols and network routing protocols.
• Network certifications preferred.

Work Location

On-site

Compensation

$62,353.20 annually

Status

Exempt

How to Apply

To apply, interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to hr@elmira.edu.