Systems & Network Specialist

Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, tests, upgrades, and maintains server hardware and software.
• Manages components such as DNS, Microsoft Exchange, and Norton Antivirus.
• Maintains system security and functionality ensuring system integrity.
• Monitor all servers for errors.
• Responsible for the installation and management of file, print, directory/account, and security services and integration of these services with other campus wide services using technologies such as Active Directory.
• Optimize computer usage by researching and recommending enhancements to system capabilities and performance.
• Provide assistance with the installation and certification of campus network cabling infrastructure hardware necessary for Distance Education and hardware necessary for VoIP.
• Identify, discuss, troubleshoot and resolve technically complex network problems for clients of the campus network.

Essential Skills

• Serious attention to detail and a sense of urgency are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, technical, written and oral communication skills, a service orientation and the ability to work with diverse individuals in a tactful, productive manner are required.
• Physical Requirements: Requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs. and small motor functions and eye hand coordination in the use of computer equipment.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs. and small motor functions and eye hand coordination in the use of computer equipment.

Schedule Details

Must be available to work 40 hrs. per week with normal work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Aceessory’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience in an IT-related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Data networking and network equipment
• Systems administration (Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, etc.)
• Server or desktop virtualization technologies
• Call center operations or enterprise technical support
• Equivalent technical experience demonstrating progressively responsible IT duties
• Experience with Ethernet and TCP/IP technologies, network problem analysis and resolution, server virtualization, Microsoft Server environments, and Microsoft Exchange administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in Microsoft Server, Microsoft Exchange, CISCO, and experience in higher education computing are desirable.

Required Application Materials

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
• A cover letter.
• Copy of Unofficial transcripts.

EEO Statement

As an EEO employer, Clovis Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation.