Posting Number:
2024429
Posting/Functional Title:Network Administrator
University Pay Plan Title:Network Administrator
Location:San Marcos
Department:Infrastructure Services
Recruitment Type:Open to All
Job Type:Full-Time
Funding Source:Permanent
Monthly Salary:$6,666.67 + Commensurate with Experience
Job Category :Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:- At least 3 years experience in network administration
- Experience with network security devices (Firewall, IPS)
- Experience with networking technologies such as DHCP, STP, LACP, etc.
- Experience with routing technologies such as OSPF, BGP and VRRP
- Experience supporting IT systems in Higher Education environment
- Experience with MPLS
- Experience with BGP
- Experience supporting datacenter and cloud-based networking
- Experience with network automation and scripting
- Network certifications
Overview:We are hiring a network administrator to support our multi-campus wired and wireless networks. You will be supporting a wide variety of network technologies, from layer-2 switches to virtualized MPLS routed network environments.
About Us:We are a small team that is responsible for operating all aspects of the Texas State University campus network. We operate a heterogenous network with equipment from multiple manufacturers such as Cisco, Juniper, HP, and Ruckus Wireless and focus on open networking standards and solutions. We strive to maintain a highly reliable and available network infrastructure for the university community.
About You:We are looking for someone with a solid foundation of networking skills, who enjoys learning new things and solving problems. You should have strong interpersonal skills and must be able to work collaboratively with a team and interface with end-users and management. You must also be able to work independently with minimal supervision to achieve specific goals and complete assigned tasks and projects.
- Work trouble tickets to resolve end-user network problems.
- Installation and configuration of campus network switches, routers, wireless access points, and related equipment.
- Allocate and assign campus wide network IP address space.
- Perform backup and recovery of campus network infrastructure configuration data.
- Perform regular administration tasks in support of campus network infrastructure in a 24/7 operations environment.
- Install software and firmware updates and security patches.
- Produce written documentation for network designs, processes, procedures, configurations, and network diagrams.
- Automate network tasks using network management and automation tools and scripting.
- Submit support tickets with hardware and software vendors to solve campus network related issues. Work with vendors until problems are resolved.
Normal Workdays are Monday through Friday with On-Call rotation, as needed.
Job Open Date:04/01/2024
Open Until Filled:Yes
Normal Work Days:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start:8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End:5:00PM
Posting Notices:Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system., You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.
Legal and Required Notices:Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
* Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
* Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
* Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
* Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
* An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
* Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/46006
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