IT Network Administrator

Trine; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Education benefits

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

Trine University seeks a Network Administrator to maintain enterprise LAN/WAN and security. You will manage wired/wireless networking gear, support end-user systems as needed, and oversee Genetec door access and Hanwha video surveillance infrastructure.

You will report to the IT Operations Manager and participate in after-hours maintenance. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in enterprise network administration, with strong problem solving and vendor coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; equivalent experience acceptable.
• 3+ years’ experience in network administration for an enterprise-level network.
• Advanced knowledge of network hardware and software.
• Flexibility for after-hours maintenance and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot university wired and wireless network infrastructure.
• Administer network services including DHCP, DNS, certificates, and backups.
• Install, configure, update, and maintain network hardware and firmware; perform scheduled maintenance.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, wireless, and security issues with escalation as needed.
• Maintain network security systems and coordinate with Information Security Analyst for remediation.
• Coordinate with vendors and University departments on infrastructure projects.
• Oversee video surveillance (Genetec) and access control (Hanwha) systems.
• Document network infrastructure and procedures.
• Participate in monthly maintenance with Operations staff.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Network administration

Troubleshooting

Security practices

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DHCP

DNS

Certificate management

Network monitoring tools

Genetec video surveillance

Job description

The Network Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining Trine University’senterprise-wide local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN). This position requires a deepunderstanding of modern network infrastructure, security practices, and enterprisehardware/software solutions. While the primary focus is on networking, this role alsosupports end-user systems as needed. In addition to network administration, this roleoversees Genetec door access and Hanwha video surveillance infrastructure. The NetworkAdministrator reports to the IT Operations Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot the University’s wired and wireless networkinfrastructure, including switches, wireless access points, firewalls, and relatednetwork equipment.
• Administer network services and systems, including network access control, DHCP, DNS,certificates, configuration backups, and other network management tools.
• Install, configure, update, and maintain network hardware, software, and firmware.Coordinate and perform scheduled maintenance, updates, and equipment reboots, includingoccasional after-hours maintenance.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, performance, wireless, and security issues andwork with vendors or service providers when escalation or outside support is required.
• Maintain network security systems and implement network security changes in coordinationwith the Information Security Analyst. Assist with vulnerability remediation, patching,and related security activities.
• Coordinate with vendors and University departments on fiber, cabling, network connectivity,and other infrastructure projects involving IT systems.
• Manage the University’s video surveillance system, including camera management software,camera configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and coordination of new camerainstallations.
• Manage the University’s electronic door access system in coordination with CampusSafety, including access configuration, system administration, troubleshooting, andrepair of IT-related door access equipment and services.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for network infrastructure, configurations, physicalsecurity systems, and related procedures.
• Participate in monthly maintenance with Operations staff (Sunday or Wednesday)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years’ experience in network administration supporting an enterprise level network
• Advanced knowledge of network and hardware and software
• Flexibility to perform monthly and occasional after-hours work for upgrade and maintenance.

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a varietyof choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Benefits offered include:

• Health – medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, flex spending or HSA accounts
• Retirement – after one year offull-time service you are eligible for employer contributionof 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
• Life Insurance – a variety ofvoluntary life options are available along with employeelife insurance (1½ times annual salary)
• Education – after 6 months of full-time service education benefits are available foremployee, spouse, and dependent children
• Vacation and Sick Pay – in accordance with Trine's policy

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered fore employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, nationalorigin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification.Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.