Instructional Classroom & Support Tech 3

Olympic College•Bremerton, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time role provides advanced technical administration of lab infrastructure, including virtual systems, enterprise networks, and isolated training environments, enabling students to engage in realistic, industry-aligned learning experiences. By maintaining high-performing, secure, and accessible lab systems and collaborating closely with faculty to deliver applied learning, this position directly supports Olympic College’s mission to help students achieve academic and career success. It equips students with in-demand technical skills, supports innovative teaching practices, and strengthens workforce readiness in critical fields such as cybersecurity and information technology.

Requirements

Experience administering Linux systems (preferably Red Hat-based distributions), Windows Server, network infrastructure.
Experience with virtualization platforms, network troubleshooting and system diagnostics, managing lab or enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts, Active Directory, system security principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting cybersecurity labs or training environments.
Knowledge of network isolation techniques, security tools and vulnerability scanners, scripting or automation.
Experience working in an academic or training environment.

Responsibilities

Provide support to Computer Information Systems (CIS) programs and courses.
Maintain production equipment including networking components (routers, switches, etc.) and servers running Windows Server and Red Hat (or other) Linux. operating in a lab environment isolated from the main Olympic College network under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Troubleshoot connectivity issues across physical and virtual infrastructure.
Maintain lab workstations, assets, and equipment used by students, including virtualized lab environments.
Provision, clone, and facilitate the use of virtual machines.
Configure and secure host machines.
Diagnose, repair, and upgrade instructional systems as needed.
Maintain a detailed, computerized inventory of all lab equipment; make recommendations for hardware and software purchases; observe compliance with licensing agreements.
Collaborate with faculty to develop, deploy, and maintain lab exercises and remote access.
Prepare lab environments in advance of courses.
Provide technical training and guidance to students and faculty on lab tools, operating systems, platforms, and network architecture.
Assist in the design and implementation of hands-on learning modules involving networking, security, and systems administration.
Act as technical lead for the instructional lab environment.
Work with program faculty to align lab services with course learning outcomes.
Develop and document lab configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Coordinate and direct work performed by student lab technicians.