Network Administrator

The Network Administrator installs, configures, and supports an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet system or a segment of a network system. Maintains network hardware and software. Monitors network to ensure network availability to all system users and performs necessary maintenance to support network availability. May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures. Coordinates the development, implementation, and maintenance of a local area network or wide area network. Maintains the network's physical and logical structures, including network connections. Maintains network support software, analyzes user support statistics, and recommends appropriate measures. Installs, tests, and maintains network hardware and software. Prepares and analyzes statistics on network utilization and availability. Prepares training courses and provides user support and training in the use of available hardware, software, and utilities. Performs tuning and capacity planning activities to enhance the performance of the network resources.

Assesses existing network, software, and current solutions and makes recommendations based on product specifications and best cybersecurity practices. Configures equipment and software to meet business needs, trains others on the solution, and documents the solution for ongoing support. Functions as part of a team on larger projects, or individually provides the services on support visits or smaller projects. Provides technical support and assists with the design of Infrastructure solutions. Requires experience in the technical services and support fields as well as experience in network administration (DHCP, DNS, routers, firewall, etc.)

<>Key Responsibilities:</>

• Responds to Tier 1 and 2 network and software support requests.
• Communicates effectively with teammates and customers of varying levels of technical expertise.
• Responds to all break/fix requests associated with network resources.
• Designs extensions of and connections to the campus network.
• Assists with configuration and deployment of new/replacement network hardware and communications infrastructure.
• Maintains up-to-date project and architecture documentation.
• Maintains up-to-date inventory and maintenance records.
• Monitors network resources for faults and traffic anomalies.
• Resolves connection issues between users and resources.
• Maintains detailed change history of network changes.
• Supports ITS Field Maintenance with communications' implementation and troubleshooting.
• Supports team efforts to improve cybersecurity controls and defenses.
• Supports team efforts for threat hunting and mitigation.
• Manages time and resource constraints.