Network Administrator

Network Administrator
Pasadena City College

Salary: $ - $ annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 09663
Location: Pasadena, CA
Department: Business & Administrative Services
Closing: 1/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• 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 as, but not limited to, switches, routers, servers, appliances, fiber enclosures, patch panels, cable managers, PDUs, and UPS into rack cabinets.
• Apply knowledge of District network standards and specification to ensure that network equipment is procured and installed in compliance with such standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technology and changes to best practices in the field of networking.
• Effectively troubleshoot extremely complex problems involving multiple protocols, applications, appliances, and carriers.
• Apply best-practice security principles to new and existing network infrastructure.
• Effectively inspect the work of contractors and vendors as it relates to the installation and maintenance of network equipment.
• Develop and maintain effective working…