Network Security Administrator

Position Information

Classification

Title:

IT Network Administrator I

Working Title:

Network Security Administrator

Position Type: EPS

Position Number: 003323

Full/Part Time:
Full-time

School/Department:
Information Technology

The primary purpose of this position is technical and operational support of the entire UNCSA campus data communications network (wired and wireless), optical fiber and copper-based cable plant, network management software tools, network hardware interconnectivity, network security policy enforcement, end user connectivity needs, future network design changes, new equipment evaluations and installations, and technology consultation for new construction projects.

• Collect product knowledge and maintain technical skills necessary for planning and executing selection, installation, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of LAN, WAN, wireless networks, layer 3 switches, IP telephony, emergency notification devices, and related networking equipment for fast, secure, reliable operation; install and support UNCSA LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems routing, switching, VLANs, and inter‑VLAN interfaces.
• Assist in network design and implementation, perform Network Address Assignment, onboard users to the network.
• Secure networks by defining, monitoring, and enforcing network usage policies and access rules.
• Configuration of Access Control List on Cisco switches when needed.
• Configuration and monitoring of Cisco Firepower Firewalls.
• Configuration and monitoring of Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine).
• Configuration and monitoring of Cisco Umbrella (DNS Layer Security).
• Configuration and monitoring of Cisco Stealthwatch (Network detection and response).
• Configuration and monitoring of Splunk and the security events that are ingested into the system.
• Install and configure computer network equipment, maintain network connectivity of all computer workstations, laptops, tablets, etc.; ensure network connectivity throughout UNCSA’s LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructure meets technical considerations.
• Provide general data communications support for all new campus data connections, including layer 3 switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, emergency speakers, security cameras, patch panels, desktop connections to wall outlets, and interconnections between network peripherals.
• Monitor network to ensure optimal performance, both wired and wireless.
• Determine network and system requirements; analyze and isolate issues.
• Provide secondary support and assistance in the review, selection, implementation, and maintenance of core infrastructure systems, including local user and network connection databases, IP telephony, voicemail, and wireless network mapping; assist other programmers, analysts, and system administrators when implementing additional network services or integrating systems into the primary enterprise computing environment.
• Provide frontend VoIP setup, support, and troubleshooting—train users on VoIP hardware and software.
• Provide network support to users, troubleshoot and resolve networking issues, design and deploy networks.
• Create network diagrams and documentation for design and planning of network communication systems.
• Monitor network to ensure optimal performance; test release of products to minimize user impact and ensure compatibility.
• Responsible for development and execution of industry security standards as they relate to core infrastructure and departmental policy; follow industry standards and best practices to ensure the security of user accounts, operating systems, applications, communications, data.
• Create and maintain network users/permissions.
• Evaluate and recommend security improvements and system upgrades.
• Develop and monitor policies for the use of network resources; create technical support documentation for systems and applications.
• Participate in conferences, seminars, certification programs as applicable to ensure continued skill development and technical competency.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 yrs experience; or equivalent…