Network Administrator & Cybersecurity Analyst

* Install and configure routers, switches, virtual private network equipment, other network equipment, as needed, following State of MN, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State), and standard industry guidelines and practices.
* Identify, evaluate, and recommend equipment and applications that will enhance the overall reliability or manageability of the network.
* Evaluate network security needs across all campus networks.
* Test and evaluate new network services and evaluate network and software security.
* Monitor network security through SIEM tools such as MDE, MDI, and Splunk to identify and resolve security network security issues.
* Configure and maintain internal firewalls and VPN devices.
* Evaluate and implement network security configurations that support compliance with NIST 800‑171, Minnesota State security requirements, and industry best practices.
* Monitor network security through SIEM tools and respond to cybersecurity alerts.
* Implement secure configurations for routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN devices.
* Analyze college operations and procedures associated with network and data security.
* Identify network services needed to support college operations and changes to comply with data and network security policies and procedures.
* Identify the equipment and applications needed to best provide the identified services within the parameters outlined in policies and procedures.
* Conduct design reviews and risk assessments to ensure proposed solutions meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.
* Align network architecture with evolving cybersecurity standards and NIST control families.
* Identify and evaluate all resources needed to backup server-based data and applications.
* Install and configure backup software.
* Establish and follow industry standard data backup procedures.
* Ensure the equipment and procedures operate adequately to restore all data in the event of a server failure or major disaster.
* Ensure backup procedures align with NIST guidelines and Minnesota State system requirements for data protection.
* Maintain currency in industry trends and developments in the area of network equipment, monitoring, and troubleshooting strategies.
* Monitor and resolve Help Desk tickets and walk-in IT Assist Southeast Information technology
* Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.
* Maintain awareness of evolving cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies.
* Analyze incident patterns and recommend corrective actions.
* Three years of work experience in network administration in a Microsoft, Cisco, and/or Ubiquity networking environment.
* Advanced working knowledge of network hardware, software and protocol; cloud-based servers, wireless networks and services; management practices to include network operating systems, networking essentials (switching/routing including design, configuration and implementation and network security issues and practices).
* Installation, configuration and maintenance of network equipment along with technical skills sufficient to maintain, troubleshoot, and develop enhancements that equipment and related software.
* Knowledge of industry standard design principles for data networks including the use of network address translation (NAT), virtual local area network (VLAN), virtual private network (VPN) and data encryption.
* Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, IPsec ESP and AH, L2TP, VLAN 802.IQ, VTP and related IP packet information.
* Experience writing documentation including establishing and maintaining system design and configuration documentation along with being able to present information and ideas to group(s) of people.
* Ability to look at a problem, identify the issue, and repair with minimal downtime, either independently or as part of a team.
* Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST 800‑171, CIS Controls, or equivalent.
* Knowledge of legal and regulatory standards impacting network security (e.g., FERPA, GLBA, Minnesota Government Data Practices Act).
* Experience…