Network- Admin I

Posting Details

Posting Details


Instructions to applicants

Internal Applicants Only

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Job Title
Network- Admin I


Location
Alpine


Department
Office of Informational Technology


Job No.
999131


Posting Date
06/11/2026


End Date

Until Filled
Yes


Appointment Date

Salary
$51,000 Annual


Required

• Internal Applicants only. Current employee of Sul Ross State University.
• Associates in Information Technology, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum two years of experience supporting network infrastructure, wireless systems or enterprise technology environments.
• Strong customer service, communication and organizational skills.
• Valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain one within a specified timeframe.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Administration, or a related field.
• Two years of experience supporting network infrastructure in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with Juniper, Mist, Barracuda, Cisco, Xirrus or other enterprise networking equipment.
• Familiarity with wireless network management and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Azure/Entra environments.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Experience with structured cabling standards and network documentation .

Primary Responsibilities

Job Summary:
Provide support for all network infrastructure for Sul Ross State University campuses located in Alpine, Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde campuses. Including but not limited to server updates, network switch upgrades, configurations, network cable runs, wireless arrays installations, firewalls, backup appliances, VoIP/ATA management, and camera security management and configuration.

Expectation of Quality:
Employee will support the mission of Sul Ross State University by providing high-quality, professional services, timely responses, and solutions to customer requests.

Key Competencies: (Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

• Knowledge of network infrastructure concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching, wireless networking, network security.
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems, Microsoft Windows operating systems, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 environments, basic server, endpoint management, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Knowledge of structured cabling standards and network hardware installation practices, diagnosing and resolving network connectivity and hardware issues.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity awareness and best practices.
• Knowledge of security camera systems, management, mounting.
• Knowledge of VoIP phone systems.
• Skill in configuring and maintaining network devices and related equipment.
• Skill in providing technical support to users in a professional and customer-focused manner, documenting technical procedures, incidents, and system changes, using network monitoring, remote support, and ticketing systems.
• Skill in prioritizing multiple tasks and responding effectively to service requests.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical users, work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment, and learn and adapt to new technologies and systems quickly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow institutional policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to support multiple campus and remote locations when needed.
• Ability to respond to emergency or after-hours support situations as required.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders for extended periods of time, lift, carry, and install equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, work in confined spaces such as server rooms, network closets, catwalks, and under desks.
• Ability to work in environments with moderate noise levels and varying temperatures associated with equipment rooms and data centers.

Working Conditions:
Security Sensitive Lifting up to 50lbs Climbing and working on ladders up to 15ft Working in confined spaces, and catwalk areas Standing and/or sitting for extended time periods Travel to other campuses Respond to after-hours emergencies or after hour scheduled maintenance when required Prolonged sitting; regular kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting Network cable runs which will include using a ladder and walking up and down for multiple days to finish.

Security Sensitive:
This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.


Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Other Information

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or emailing View email address on click.appcast.io

About SRSU


Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas-Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you've heard is true - there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first-generation college students as well as non-traditional students, international students, student-athletes and graduate students.

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