Network Administrator

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a senior IT Network Engineer III (Network Administrator) to join Enterprise Information Technology Services in Athens. The role supports mission critical network technologies across the state’s campuses, ensuring reliable services for 80K+ nodes.

The candidate will design, implement and maintain enterprise networks, firewalls, VPNs, and IPAM/DNS. A bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience is required; travel and occasional after-hours may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.
• Experience implementing and supporting large networks and any of the following: wireless, firewalls, load balancers, IPAM, or VPNs.
• Knowledge of configuring networking equipment (switches, routers) and IP networking (TCP/UDP).
• Familiarity with LAN/WAN L2/L3 protocols and DNS/DHCP/IPAM.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, design, and maintain network systems and applications that provide mission critical central services.
• Implement, manage and support enterprise network services and firewall services.
• Perform long-range capacity planning and security hardening of network and security systems.
• Document network architectures and diagrams; assist with inventory and maintenance of NOC equipment.

Skills

Networking equipment configurations

SNMP monitoring

Ethernet/IP networking

LAN/WAN L2/L3

Wireless networking

Firewalls and VPNs

DHCP/IPAM/DNS

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field

Tools

SNMP monitoring tools

Job description

Job Position

IT Network Engineer III (Network Administrator)

Location

Athens Area

Salary

Up to 105,000

Contract & Working Hours

Employee, Full Time, 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Occasional after-hours as needed.

Posting Details

Posting Number: S15922P

Posting Date: 10/16/2026

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Benefits: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Position Summary

The University of Georgia Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS) is seeking qualified senior-level candidates for a Network Administrator position in Network Engineering. This position will work as part of a team responsible for the delivery and support of mission critical advanced network technologies to an 80K+ node local and extended campuses across the state.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience implementing and supporting large networks and any of the following: wireless, firewalls, load balancers, IPAM, or VPNs.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of configuring networking equipment (switches, routers)
• Knowledge of SNMP network monitoring tools
• Knowledge of Ethernet and IP networking (TCP and UDP)
• Familiarity with LAN/WAN L2/L3 protocols
• Knowledge of wireless networking including controller-based lightweight architectures
• Familiarity with firewalls and VPNs
• Knowledge of DHCP, IPAM, and DNS
• Writing technical documentation

Physical Demands

• Adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to connect network cabling (including fiber optics).
• Job takes place in cooled office environment and in a typical cooled datacenter environment.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.
• Move from one office to another office on campus.
• Lift and install rack based 2U network equipment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Please provide name and contact information for three professional references.
• This is a full-time, onsite position.
• This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Credit and P-Card Policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities – Network System Design

Evaluate, recommend, design, and maintain network systems and applications that provide mission critical central services:

• Implement, manage and provide operational support for enterprise network services.
• Manage and support operation of enterprise firewall services.
• Implement and manage enterprise Intrusion Prevention/Detection systems.
• Perform long-range capacity planning to determine the type of resources needed to support projected volume and types of solutions best suited to needs.
• Perform initial setup, software installation, testing, and security hardening of network and security systems.
• Maintain software, including testing, evaluation and installation of new versions or authorized modifications to custom and vendor-supplied operating systems and related software applications.
• Work with other departments to implement/support critical network services
• Patch network and security systems and applications; monitor production systems; implement system policies; schedule system processes such as backups; and execute recovery operations when necessary.

Duties/Responsibilities – Network Fault Management

Network Fault Management- Including routing, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN

• Determine and initiates appropriate and immediate actions to restore normal services with minimal disruption.
• Investigate recurring and related operating system failures or inefficiencies by reviewing system logs, dumps and other information from clients or technical personnel.
• Establish the correct priority for reported network faults; fully document the systems involved; make any necessary changes; and document the solution.
• Perform or recommends proactive measures to prevent failures when possible.
• Work with Information Security staff to supplement incident response and crisis management needs.
• Share responsibility for emergency system maintenance on a 24O7 basis.

Duties/Responsibilities – Planning and Documentation

• Provide detailed planning for assigned tasks to include work breakdowns, timelines, and risk assessment.
• Provide detailed documentation and diagrams for proposed, altered, and existing network security systems.
• Prepare documentation for inventory and maintenance of NOC equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities – IP and Namespace Management

• Assist with management of enterprise DHCP/DNS/IPAM system (Bluecat Proteus/Adonis,)
• Assigns IP address and scopes to clients
• Follows internal process to document and manage IP assignment
• Configures routers to facilitate IP assignment
• Works with clients to determine need and optimization of IP space

Other Information

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)? Yes