Network Administrator

Georgia Ports Authority; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Ports Authority in Savannah, GA seeks a Network Administrator to install, configure, and support GPA's LAN/WAN and Internet systems. You will maintain network hardware and software, monitor availability, and perform necessary maintenance to ensure reliable service for all users.

Under the supervision of the Manager of IT - Network Systems, you will document procedures, participate in security planning, and support software systems and applications critical to daily operations at Garden

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of technology-related experience.
• 1–3 years of network support and configuration experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot wired/wireless networks including switches, routers, firewalls, and related software.
• Monitor network performance and ensure service levels are met.
• Support network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Document procedures and maintain change control records.
• Create and maintain network topology maps and system documentation.
• Manage access to network resources and monitor monitoring systems.

Skills

TCP/IP

Enterprise Network Environments

Wireless Infrastructure

Cisco switches

Wireless controller configuration

Network security

Routing protocols

Log management systems

SQL databases

Network monitoring software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Network Administrator

Department(s): 5072 - Information Technology

Location(s): Garden City Terminal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager of IT - Network Systems, the Network Administrator will install, configure, and support GPA's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems. Maintain network hardware and software. Monitor networks to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. The Network Administrator also supports network administrative duties and supports the administrative duties of required Software Systems and applications.

Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Job Duties

• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot wired and wireless data networks and related computing environments, including switches, routers, firewalls, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
• Configure and maintain network monitoring software in order to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks.
• Assists in the planning, coordinating, and implementing of network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Document procedures and maintain change control records.
• Monitor network performance to ensure that expected service levels are met.
• Manage and maintain software monitoring and alerting systems.
• Responsible for the daily operation of GPA’s network infrastructure.
• Creates, maintains, and updates system documentation, drawings, and topology maps.
• Configure and manage access to network resources.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Working knowledge of TCP/IP, Enterprise Network Environments, and Wireless Infrastructure highly desired. Cisco switch and wireless controller configuration and troubleshooting experience desired. Working knowledge of enterprise routing protocols, log management systems and SQL databases is desired. Experience implementing network security best practices desired

Experience

• 1-3 years of progressively responsible technology work-related experience Preferred
• 1-3 years Network support and configuration experience Preferred

Education

• Preferred Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required Upon Hire
• Driver\'s License - Valid state driver\'s license Required Upon Hire

Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 6/25/2026

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