Hybrid Campus IT Network Analyst

Skywalk Group; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakton College in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Network Analyst to maintain campus networks and systems, applying TCP/IP, switching, routing, and wireless management to support education and operations. The role offers a stable environment with strong benefits and hybrid flexibility after onboarding, enabling collaboration with IT staff to ensure performance and security across campus.

You will install, troubleshoot, and optimize switches, routers, firewalls, cabling, and related infrastructure,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 2 years of IT experience focused on networking.
• Knowledge: TCP/IP, routed networks, LAN/WAN, switching, routing.
• Preferred: CCNA or higher; Cisco equipment experience; scripting skills; cabling expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for college-wide data networks, including Layer 2/3 switching, WANs, Wireless networking, and TCP/IP protocols.
• Install and maintain network hardware and software: switches, routers, wireless access points, and firewalls.
• Terminate and test copper and fiber cabling per standards; identify and resolve cabling issues.
• Monitor performance and security; develop monitoring scripts.
• Collaborate with data center staff to deploy, secure, and troubleshoot host-based network services.

Skills

TCP/IP

LAN/WAN

Switching

Routing

Wireless networking

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Cisco CCNA

Python

PowerShell

Unix shell scripting

Visio

AutoCAD

Fiber and copper cabling

Job description

Oakton College in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Network Analyst to maintain campus networks and systems, applying TCP/IP, switching, routing, and wireless management to support education and operations. The role offers a stable environment with strong benefits and hybrid flexibility after onboarding, enabling collaboration with IT staff to ensure performance and security across campus.

You will install, troubleshoot, and optimize switches, routers, firewalls, cabling, and related infrastructure,