Networking Manager

Job Title:

Networking Manager

Location:

Savannah State Recruiting Loc

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Savannah State University established in 1890, is the first public historically black college or university in the state of Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university's students select majors from five colleges:

• Business Administration
• Education
• Engineering and Computing
• Media, Arts, and Communication
• Science and Humanities

The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.

The Networking Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, maintenance, security, and operational reliability of Savannah State University network infrastructure, including wired and wireless networks, telecommunications, VoIP, video surveillance, life-safety network devices, routers, switches, firewalls, UPS-supported network equipment, and related systems. This position serves as the technical lead for network services, supervises assigned networking staff, coordinates vendors and projects, and ensures network services are secure, stable, documented, and responsive to academic, administrative, residential, and campus safety needs.

NOTE:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Total weight: 100%. Percentages reflect the expected annual emphasis of the position and may shift based on institutional priorities, system upgrades, audits, compliance needs, or major projects.

• Design, configure, install, monitor, maintain, and optimize campus network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, wired and wireless networks, VLANs, routing, DNS/DHCP-related coordination, telecommunications, and other network systems.
• Monitor network utilization and performance, identify capacity needs, and develop implementation plans for upgrades, expansions, and new services.

• Develop, implement, and maintain network security protocols, standards, procedures, and controls to protect university data and information systems.
• Coordinate network patching, vulnerability remediation, firewall rule review, access controls, authentication support, incident response, post-incident analysis, and collaboration with cybersecurity personnel.

• Configure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco VoIP, video surveillance systems, call boxes, call towers, UPS systems, and other network-connected campus technologies.
• Support academic and administrative computing needs where network services are required.

• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity, voice, wireless, surveillance, and network equipment issues.
• Use Helpdesk/ticketing software to document work, track service requests, communicate status, and provide timely support to faculty, staff, students, vendors, and campus partners.

• Plan and coordinate network-related projects, upgrades, hardware deployments, cabling requests, vendor engagements, implementation schedules, and service changes.
• Maintain current network diagrams, inventories, configurations, support procedures, and technical documentation.

• Supervise assigned network staff and/or student workers, assign and review work, evaluate performance, provide technical guidance, and support professional development.
• Collaborate with IT units and campus departments to align network services with operational needs.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned in support of Information Technology Services and University operations.

• Associate degree in networking, cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field and six (6) years of progressively responsible network administration, network engineering, telecommunications, or information technology experience; or
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, networking, or a related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible network administration, network engineering,…