Network Administrator

Job Title: Network Administrator

Location: Hybrid

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 61766

This position is within FSU’s Department of Information Technology Services (ITS)

This position is in the Network Communication Technologies-Operations group. NCT-Operations is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting and configuration of Local Area Network across FSU campus. This includes network switching, Voice hardware, Wireless access points, UPS maintenance, port activation and Life cycle replacement of Network hardware. NCT-Operations is also responsible for troubleshooting Network outages and works directly with our Architecture, Infrastructure and Engineering groups.

Designs, installs, configures, monitors, troubleshoots, and manages installed networking equipment, which encompasses both wired and wireless data networks. Collects and monitors data for system usage, performance, and vulnerabilities of ITS staff and campus network members campus network. Advises management and team members on revisions of established policies, procedures, and standards.

Designs, installs, configures, monitors, troubleshoots and manages installed networking equipment, operating software, and/or network security applications, which encompasses wired and wireless data networks servicing voice, video and data applications on campus. A State vehicle, golf cart, utility vehicle, or all-terrain vehicle will be used to reach the site premises. A valid driver's license will be needed in order to operate a vehicle.

Physical ability to lift 25lbs. and climb a ladder as required by the position.

Collects and analyzes usage and performance monitoring data to allow for the diagnosis of problems on the network and allow for appropriate action as needed to assure network integrity and operation.

Analyzes networks for security vulnerabilities and breaches.

Provides technical advice and consultation to ITS staff as well as users of the campus network concerning complex network-related problems and applications. Advises management and team members on the revision of established policies, procedures, and standards to ensure that current policies remain up-to-date and relevant in a dynamic networking environment. Interfaces with representatives from other universities and vendors.

May function as project team leader responsible for a coordinated effort in pursuit of solutions to complex networking problems. This leadership would include a) effectively distributing the workload, b) providing advice and consultation in networking design and operations, and c) coordinating vendors.

Performs duties in compliance with ITS policies, guidelines, and processes pertaining to support requests, work orders, project management, change management, and incident management. Appropriately utilizes associated tools in accordance with ITS standards.

Other duties as needed and assigned to include on‑call duties.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or other appropriate degree and two years’ experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (

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or a combination of a post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one

Physical ability to lift 25lbs. and climb a ladder as required by the position.

Two years’ experience related to administrative services.

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