Network Administrator

Position Title: Network Administrator Time Type: Full time Position Summary and Qualifications: The Network Administrator implements and maintains network infrastructure; administers daily operations of network resources; troubleshoots and resolves student and staff networking issues; serves as a Network Engineering liaison to internal and external service providers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Installs and performs ongoing maintenance on networking infrastructure. This includes: routers, switches, wireless networking solutions, firewalls, power and environmental devices and network cabling. Diagnoses, troubleshoots and resolves performance, connectivity and related network problems. Serve as liaison for network cabling requests and manage all network activations. Monitor traffic between networks and create new VLANs, VRFs and firewall policies when necessary. Assists in administrative duties such as managing network cabling documentation, network reporting and IP address management. Determines technical requirements and acts as a Network Engineering liaison to University internal and external services to deploy network-based devices and services. Manages network cable and hardware inventory. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: Researches and evaluates technical and financial feasibility of network products for possible acquisition and deployment. Maintains job-related skills through formal training, individual study and research. Serve as a technical resource to student staff. Assist the Information Security team in day-to-day operations of network security tools such as firewalls and VPN solutions. Minimum Qualifications: Required A Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of network administration experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal relationship and collaboration skills are required. Demonstrated knowledge of L2 switches and IEEE 802.1ad and 802.1q network standards. Demonstrated knowledge of data communications cabling. Basic troubleshooting skills for cabling/jacks and end user devices. Basic knowledge of AC, DC power, UPS and power management. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, inclusive and diverse environment Demonstrated experience and commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. Valid driver's license. Preferred Knowledge: Knowledge of Power-over-Ethernet standards (802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3bt), requirements, and limitations. Knowledge of routing protocols, such as SPBM, IS-IS, BGP, OSPF, VXLAN/EVPN. Demonstrated knowledge of RF parameters, 802.11 network standards Knowledge of data communications wiring (CAT 6/6A, Fiber) and terminations. Experience using hand tools and network testing equipment. Familiarity-with/programming-of load balancers, SIEM environment including firewalls, IPAM and HEOA compliance services a plus. Prior experience working with Extreme, Ruckus, Aruba, or Fortinet preferred Knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6. Physical Requirements and/or Work Hours: Eligible to work from home 1 to 2 days per week with supervisor approval. This role directly supports on campus equipment and users with a primary work location of Hawk Hill (Philadelphia) and occasional travel to University City campus (Philadelphia) and Lancaster PA campus. Walking is required, along with standing, sitting, kneeling, lifting, crawling, and working in confined spaces. Ability to lift up to 30lbs and transport equipment on a hand truck. Position requires on-call responsibility. Periodically scheduled upgrades or unplanned outages will necessitate late night or early morning attendance/availability. Perform job functions in various environments, including but not limited to,, dark basements and crawl spaces, noisy mechanical rooms and construction sites. Ability to travel between campuses. Pay Transparancy The estimated pay range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 annually. Offered salary will be commensurate with work experience and educational background. Notice to Out of State Applicants: Saint Joseph's University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about - and to make a positive contribution to - our mission. Saint Joseph's University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE Saint Joseph's University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Applicant Information & Disclosures Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX. Saint Joseph's University seeks an experienced, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Vice President for Enrollment Management. SJU has retained NES to assist the search. Review the position announcement to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX. As Philadelphia's Jesuit Catholic University, Saint Joseph's provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts. We prepare students for personal excellence, professional success, and engaged citizenship. Striving to be an inclusive and diverse community that educates and cares for the whole person, we encourage and model lifelong commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saint Joseph's University