IT Specialist II, Network

Nocccd•Anaheim, CA

About The Position

PRIMARY PURPOSE This position is responsible for designing, developing, planning, implementing, and maintaining data communications networks, network operations, and security protocols. Responsibilities include deploying, maintaining, and monitoring servers, networks, and network operating systems. Develops network operating procedures, policies and standards, and troubleshoots network-related problems. Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of the network physical infrastructure incorporating multiple technologies and protocols; install, upgrade, replace, configure, integrate and maintain network hardware, software and devices, including servers, switches, routers, bridges, gateways and cabling and other wiring equipment. Create, reallocate, or delete subnets or virtual networks to improve performance. Monitor, maintain, and increase security protocols in accordance with District policy and industry standard. Monitor the performance of the network system; optimize & tune operating systems to resolve performance issues, troubleshoot network connectivity problems; track possible problem areas affecting response time and prepare recommendations for correction of problems and improvement in performance. Administer storage area network ( SAN ), including configuring network storage directories, volume controllers, and redundant array of independent disks ( RAID ) arrays, creating managed disk pools and volumes, creating new allocations, and monitoring storage usage, performance, and access rules. Research, evaluate, implement, monitor and test proposed network hardware, software and related equipment for end users; troubleshoot and resolve technical problems. Create and implement network operating procedures, policies, and standards in consultation with industry standards and develop, implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures. Develop, conduct and provide technical training and assistance for technical staff and end users; write and update technical and user documentation. Remain current in network and data communication technologies and maintain technical skills. Create, maintain, and disseminate documentation on, servers, network hardware, software, security incidents or protocols, and resources. Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner. Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events. Perform related duties as assigned. Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Desirable Qualifications DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment

Requirements

An Associate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field and minimum four (4) years’ experience maintaining computer networks OR Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Commitment to diversity.
All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner.
Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of the network physical infrastructure incorporating multiple technologies and protocols
Install, upgrade, replace, configure, integrate and maintain network hardware, software and devices, including servers, switches, routers, bridges, gateways and cabling and other wiring equipment.
Create, reallocate, or delete subnets or virtual networks to improve performance.
Monitor, maintain, and increase security protocols in accordance with District policy and industry standard.
Monitor the performance of the network system; optimize & tune operating systems to resolve performance issues, troubleshoot network connectivity problems; track possible problem areas affecting response time and prepare recommendations for correction of problems and improvement in performance.
Administer storage area network ( SAN ), including configuring network storage directories, volume controllers, and redundant array of independent disks ( RAID ) arrays, creating managed disk pools and volumes, creating new allocations, and monitoring storage usage, performance, and access rules.
Research, evaluate, implement, monitor and test proposed network hardware, software and related equipment for end users; troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
Create and implement network operating procedures, policies, and standards in consultation with industry standards and develop, implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures.
Develop, conduct and provide technical training and assistance for technical staff and end users; write and update technical and user documentation.
Remain current in network and data communication technologies and maintain technical skills.
Create, maintain, and disseminate documentation on, servers, network hardware, software, security incidents or protocols, and resources.
Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.
Perform related duties as assigned.