Campus Network Systems Administrator – Security & Wireless

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, seeks a Network Systems Administrator to support and evolve our enterprise network, spanning wired, wireless, and security platforms. The role manages switching, wireless controllers and access points, routing, NAC, and firewalls to maintain reliability and security while advancing modern network solutions.

The Infrastructure team collaborates closely with Digital Campus and external vendors.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical skills related to switching, routing, firewall management, wireless management, network access control rule building, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Management of the wireless network, including controllers, access points, network access control, and SSIDs.
• Management of wired network, including switches, routers, BGP, and network access control.
• Management of LAN and WAN firewalls, including rule writing, troubleshooting, and threat hunting.
• Monitor systems for anomalies and proactively resolve network issues.
• Stay current with emerging technologies to support collegemodernization and future-facing services.
• Maintain the College’s extensive fiber plant that serves all 80+ buildings on campus.
• Empower users and colleagues to solve L1 issues and collaborate on L2/L3 tickets to support day-to-day operations.
• Documentation of campus network and fiber optic plant.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental needs.

Skills

Switching

Routing

Firewall management

Wireless management

Network access control

Troubleshooting

Education

Vocational or Technical Training

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, seeks a Network Systems Administrator to support and evolve our enterprise network, spanning wired, wireless, and security platforms. The role manages switching, wireless controllers and access points, routing, NAC, and firewalls to maintain reliability and security while advancing modern network solutions.

The Infrastructure team collaborates closely with Digital Campus and external vendors.