Network Administrator - 85230

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a full-time Network Administrator based in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. Your primary responsibilities will include managing all aspects of the network including server administration and troubleshooting network devices.

We require a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field along with a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. This position is essential for maintaining and implementing network security policies and supporting telephony systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience is required.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with knowledge of Cisco technology including IOS, IOS‑XE, NX‑OS, IP telephony and wireless is needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and administer network devices and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Monitor network and telephony system performance and ensure availability.
• Create, deploy, and maintain network/telephony access policies.

Skills

Network Administration

Server Administration

Cisco technology knowledge

Network security tools

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Tools

Cisco DNA Center

Palo Alto Networks firewalls

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Job description

Full‐time Network Administrator

We are seeking a full‑time Network Administrator responsible for all aspects of the network, including Server Administration, Group Policy, Switches, Routers, Firewall, and backup for the Hyperconverged network.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and administer network devices such as switches, routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, load balancers, VPN devices, wireless controllers and access points. Troubleshoot connectivity issues including physical wiring issues, and perform event log analysis.
• Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and administer telephony devices such as UCS servers, CUCM routers, voice gateways, handsets, voicemail systems and emergency communication devices. Troubleshoot connectivity issues and perform event log analysis.
• Monitor network and telephony system performance and ensure availability and reliability.
• Create, deploy, and maintain network/telephony access policies. Develop and maintain network/telephony automation tools. Provide network/telephony access/usage log data to members of senior administration as requested.
• Provide Level‑3 support and troubleshooting of network/telephony issues.
• Create, maintain, and document network baselines and network access policies.
• Select and implement network security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the College's security team.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and documenting security baselines and policies as it pertains to networking and telephony. Manage network and telephony projects assigned by the Director of Network Computing.
• Assist in the design and planning of the college's infrastructure. Be an active member in technical workgroups to recommend and implement solutions and architecture.
• Comply with the IT procedure for reporting child pornography on SCC equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience is required.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with knowledge of Cisco technology including IOS, IOS‑XE, NX‑OS, IP telephony and wireless is needed.

Preferred Education and/or Training

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or Security; specialized knowledge of Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PCNSE/PCNSA).
• Experience with Cisco DNA Center and SDA, deploying and using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and advanced implementation of routing protocols OSPF and BGP.
• Candidates not possessing this knowledge will have the capability to complete this training through SCC and/or third‑party training providers.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.