Network Administrator

Position Title:

Network Administrator

Time Type:
Full time

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.

• 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.

• Required 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.

• 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 IPv
  6.

• Eligible to work from home 1 to 2 days per week with supervisor approval.
• This role directly supports on campus equipment and users with a primary work location of Hawk Hill (Philadelphia) and occasional travel to University City campus (Philadelphia) and Lancaster PA campus.
• Walking is required, along with standing, sitting, kneeling, lifting, crawling, and working in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs and transport equipment on a hand truck.
• Position requires on-call responsibility.
• Periodically scheduled upgrades or unplanned outages will necessitate late night or early morning attendance/availability.
• Perform job functions in various environments, including but not limited to,, dark basements and crawl spaces, noisy mechanical rooms and construction sites.
• Ability to travel between campuses.

The estimated pay range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 annually. Offered salary will be commensurate with work experience and educational background.

Saint Joseph's University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York…