Infrastructure and Network Services Administrator

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Virginia Retirement System

Paid leave

Job summary

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) seeks an Infrastructure and Network Services Administrator to lead system infrastructure, security initiatives and enterprise tech. You will plan, implement, and maintain servers, networks, virtualization, backups, AD, and connectivity to support students, faculty and staff.

The role requires leadership, project planning, and strong cybersecurity awareness, with on-site work schedule M-F and occasional evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or Information Technology with networking emphasis.
• Industry credentials / professional certifications.
• Experience with enterprise network administration and cybersecurity concepts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Institutional Information Security Officer and liaison with System Office.
• Supervise Network Manager and firewall support strategies.
• Administer Milestone, Hik Vision, VEEAM Backup, virtualization, certificates, and firewall systems.
• Oversee server, switch, router installation and AD domain management.
• Ensure connectivity with wiring terminations and backup power for critical infra.
• Maintain wireless network, access points, and WAN/LAN circuits.

Skills

Networking technologies

Fiber optics

Cabling and termination

Switch management (Cisco/Meraki)

Wireless LAN

Palo Alto Firewall

Windows servers

Virtualization technologies

Subnetting

VLANs

Cybersecurity principles

Risk management

Active Directory

Identity management

Enterprise systems administration

Project planning

Supervising technical staff

Communication with stakeholders

Reliability and continuity of services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT with networking emphasis

Industry credentials / professional certifications

Tools

Milestone

Hik Vision

VEEAM Backup

Firewall management tools

Certificate management

Active Directory domain management

Job description

Infrastructure and Network Services Administrator

Working Title Infrastructure and Network Services Administrator Role Title Computer Operations Manager I Role Code 39013-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 29400015 Agency Southwest Virginia Community College Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Tazewell - 185 Hiring Range $59,754 to $75,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 2-Professionals Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule M-F 7:45a to 4:30p Some evenings and weekends.

Why Work at SWCC?

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers meaningful work, a collaborative campus environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System, paid leave, and other valuable state employee benefits.

The Infrastructure and Network Administrator provides leadership and operational oversight for the College’s technology infrastructure, network services, enterprise systems, and information security initiatives. This position is responsible for the planning, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the College’s server, network, virtualization, backup, and connectivity environments to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient technology services. Coordinates information security activities with the System Office, and leads the design and administration of enterprise technologies, including Active Directory, domain services, backup and recovery systems, surveillance platforms, certificates, and wide area network connectivity. The position ensures that technology infrastructure supports institutional goals, business continuity, cybersecurity requirements, and the evolving needs of students, faculty, and staff.

Job Duties Include

• Serves as Institutional Information Security Officer and liaison with System Office
• Supervise Network Manager and Firewall support strategies.
• Administration of Milestone, Hik Vision, VEEAM Backup, Virtualization Technologies, Certificate Management, and Firewall systems.
• Oversee all Infrastructure and Network Administration to include server, switch, and router installation, configuration and management. Design and implement Active Directory & Domain Controller relationships to ensure business needs are met. Oversee all wiring and cable terminations to ensure connectivity. Ensure battery backup systems are installed and operational on all critical infrastructure.
• Maintain and oversee the college’s wireless network, access points and configurations to ensure the college’s business needs are met.
• Oversee all fiber connections and maintenance of WAN and LAN circuits.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience of Information Technology concepts including networking technologies, fiber optics, cabling and termination, switch management (Cisco/Meraki), wireless LAN, Palo Alto Firewall, windows servers, virtualization technologies, subnetting, and VLANs
• Knowledge of enterprise network and infrastructure administration.
• Knowledge of fiber optics and connections.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and risk management practices.
• Skill in server, virtualization, backup, and disaster recovery administration.
• Skill in Active Directory, identity management, and enterprise systems administration.
• Skill in planning and managing complex technology projects.
• Skill in supervising and developing technical staff.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to ensure the reliability, security, and continuity of enterprise technology services.
• Ability to work from heights and confined spaces

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or Information Technology related field with an emphasis in networking.
• Industry Credentials/Professional certifications

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

Travel is required.

Posting Number CLS_4756P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/18/2026 Job Close Date 10/09/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.sw.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email [e-mail] Phone Number 276-964-7339

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101449