Network Administrator

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Location: Pasadena, CA

Department: Business & Administrative Services

Closing: 1/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Design, deploy, maintain and upgrade wired and wireless network infrastructure and equipment and unified communication systems.
• Troubleshoot network issues to ensure user access and recommend/implement solutions.
• Coordinate projects involving network infrastructure and provide direction to classified and unclassified staff.
• Monitor and optimize the performance and utilization of the District s wired and wireless network infrastructure.
• Assess and recommend improvements for network security processes and procedures.
• Install and maintain structured cabling for data, telephone, intercom, video, cable TV, audio, and related systems.
• Install and maintain network-connected campus safety systems, such as security cameras, card readers, door controllers, panic buttons, intercoms, alarms, SIP speakers, and emergency phones. Coordinate with elevator companies for emergency phone lines.
• Install, monitor, and maintain uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power distribution units (PDU), automatic transfer switches (ATS), and environmental monitoring equipment.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot network connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including energy management systems, radio repeaters, card access controllers, and environmental/occupancy monitoring.
• Provide disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network infrastructure.
• Develop detailed documentation, including network diagrams, cabling drawings, and rack elevations.
• Configure and troubleshoot access control lists, network access control systems, network policy servers, 802.1x/MAC Authentication, firewalls, VPNs/IPSEC tunnels, and cloud network infrastructure in AWS and Microsoft Azure.
• Monitor contractors to ensure network infrastructure installations meet District and industry standards.
• Organize meetings, conduct trainings, and file required documentation related to the District s network infrastructure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate s degree in computer science, management information systems or related field
• At least three years of experience in the management of network infrastructure in an enterprise environment
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate or equivalent
• Or an equivalent combination of training, certifications, and experience

• Expertise in Campus, Wide Area Network and data center networking protocols
• Understanding of wireless concepts, technology, and protocols including wireless authentication and encryption standards
• Familiarity with network security protocols and technologies, including firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, Intrusion Prevention Systems, and Intrusion Detection Systems
• Proficiency in using network monitoring tools such as, but not limited to, bandwidth graphing and wireless surveys
• Knowledge of best practices in rack cabinet cable organization along with copper and fiber optic data and telephone cabling standards
• Understanding of uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), power distribution units (PDU), automatic transfer switches (ATS) and other related data center power distribution equipment
• Familiarity with high availability and fault tolerance technologies
• Apply knowledge of networking technology and protocols to configure and install switches, routers, wireless access points, voice gateways, network security appliances, and firewalls
• Configure and install telephone handsets, fax machines, analog telephone adapters, conference room phones, video conferencing systems, and soft phones
• Apply knowledge of industry standards to install, crimp, punch down, and terminate cabling to a variety of jacks, plugs, patch panels, and punch-down blocks, including mechanical and fusion splice single-mode and multi-mode fiber
• Implement network monitoring tools to detect and measure uptime, bandwidth utilization, latency and jitter for a variety of network devices
• Use common hand tools and equipment to access a variety of locations and install network equipment such…