Network Administrator (Open Rank: Entry - Senior)

About the role

Join the University of Colorado and play a crucial role in supporting the networks that power groundbreaking medical research at CU Anschutz, as well as the diverse academic pursuits of undergraduates at the Denver Auraria Campus. We are seeking multiple Network Administrators who can expertly support the university's network infrastructure from layer 1 to layer 3.

Responsibilities

• Work on a multi-vendor low-voltage cabling plant.
• Support LAN connections connecting the university departments, remote clinics, and custom education environments.
• Configure and install switches, assist other teams with deployment of routers and wireless access points.
• Troubleshoot wired and wireless connectivity.
• Work with an energetic and fast-paced team to implement big changes on a short timeline.

Requirements

• ENTRY: Bachelor’s degree in: Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Education, or a related field.
• INTERMEDIATE: Bachelor’s degree in: Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Education, or a related field.
• SENIOR: Bachelor’s degree in: Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Education, or a related field.

Qualifications

• ENTRY: 4 years of professional or high-level technical work experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree. An associate’s degree with two years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
• INTERMEDIATE: 4 years of professional or high-level technical work experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree. An associate’s degree with two years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
• SENIOR: 4 years of professional or high-level technical work experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree. An associate’s degree with two years of relevant work experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• ENTRY: Industry certifications such as Network+ or A+BICSI fundamentals certification or equivalent structured cabling certification.
• INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR: Industry certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Juniper Networks Certified Associate – Junos (JNCIA-Junos).

Skills

• Understanding of access layer networking and voice technologies, including VoIP phone systems.
• Familiarity with LAN/WAN environments and wireless networking.
• (e.g., IEEE 802.11).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Able to maintain accurate documentation and follow established procedures.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with cross-functional IT teams.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and work under tight deadlines.
• Able to diagnose and resolve network and voice service issues independently.
• Able to manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness

Pay

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

• ENTRY: $60,255 - $61,500
• INTERMEDIATE: $65,572 – $70,000
• SENIOR: $70,889 - $90,171

Schedule

This position must be flexible in their work hours to meet the needs of the University community.