Network Administrator

Saint Joseph's University • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Eligible to work from home 1 to 2 days per week with supervisor approval.
• On-call responsibility
• Periodically scheduled upgrades or unplanned outages will necessitate late night or early morning attendance/availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level