Network Administrator
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LocationMain Campus
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentSystems and Networks
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedOct 16, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
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Intermediate level expertise in supporting and troubleshooting Ethernet over copper and optical fiber cabling
Solid working foundation in networking and systems concepts and implementations
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Knowledge and use of network monitoring systems and network troubleshooting tools
Strong foundation in OSI layers 1–3 and other networking standards
High degree of technical knowledge and ability to learn new concepts quickly
Skills
Ethernet
optical fiber
network monitoring systems
network troubleshooting tools
OSI layers 1–3
wired and wireless network systems
network access control
firmware patching
network management tools
Ethernet and fiber-optic physical plant infrastructure
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Job Title:
Network Administrator
Job Family:
Professionals
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time
Pay Type:
Salary
Department:
Systems and Networks
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Systems and Networks (or immediate supervisor), the Network Administrator responds to and diagnoses network-based functions of the campus network. This position requires intermediate level expertise in supporting and troubleshooting Ethernet over copper and optical fiber cabling. It requires a solid working foundation in networking and systems concepts and implementations. Excellent troubleshooting skills are required. This position is intended to provide Level II intermediate support between the Help Desk and Systems and Networks.
As an important member of the Systems and Networks team, the Network Administrator provides troubleshooting and support of wired and wireless campus network connectivity, network access control, and other functions in support of the campus network. Knowledge and use of network monitoring systems and network troubleshooting tools is required. Strong foundation in OSI layers 1–3 and other networking standards is essential. The Network Administrator is also instrumental in the planning, configuring, and administering of wired and wireless network systems as determined by the Director of Systems and Networks (or immediate supervisor). Additionally, the Network Administrator performs primary and backup roles as assigned and is expected to maintain a high degree of technical knowledge and ability to learn new concepts quickly.
Strategic network design, enterprise architecture, and major infrastructure decisions remain under the direction of the Director of Systems and Networks.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Network Infrastructure Administration & Operations
• Administers wired and wireless network infrastructure within established operational parameters, escalating significant or system-wide changes to departmental leadership.
• Performs support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of building-based network infrastructure within established operational standards and change management guidelines.
• Performs routine indoor and outdoor network cabling adds, moves, and changes independently; coordinates with departmental leadership for significant cabling infrastructure changes or new installations.
• Coordinate network equipment installations, adds, moves, changes, and decommissioning activities.
• Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, firmware patching, and lifecycle replacement activities.
• Maintain network documentation, rack diagrams, topology diagrams, standards, and standard operating procedures.
Incident Resolution, Monitoring & Level II Support
• Provides field support and serves as the initial point of escalation for campus network connectivity and network user support beyond the Help Desk.
• Monitor network health, performance, availability, and security utilizing network management and monitoring tools.
• Analyze, diagnose, and resolve network incidents and service disruptions in a timely manner.
• Support indoor and outdoor Ethernet and fiber-optic physical plant infrastructure, including testing, patching, and troubleshooting physical layer connectivity.