On-Campus Network Administrator – Junior

Western New Mexico University; Silver City (NM); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Western New Mexico University is seeking an on-campus Network Technician to assist in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the university’s network infrastructure. The position provides second-tier support for connectivity, security, and performance while gaining hands-on experience in network administration.

The role requires a High School Diploma with a preferred Bachelor's degree in CS or related field, Cisco and telecom certifications, and bilingual Spanish skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree in CS or related field preferred.
• Cisco certifications preferred; telecom certification/licensure preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred; strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors server and network performance and resolves issues.
• Assists with installation and maintenance of switches, routers, and access points.
• Supports wireless network management, including controller configurations and updates.
• Documents network changes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for records.
• Manages user access to network resources, VLANs, IP assignments, and ACLs under supervision.
• Assists in project planning, scheduling, and cost estimates for network initiatives.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Documenting processes

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Cisco certification

Telecom certification/licensure

Bilingual in Spanish

Job description

Western New Mexico University is seeking an on-campus Network Technician to assist in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the university’s network infrastructure. The position provides second-tier support for connectivity, security, and performance while gaining hands-on experience in network administration.

The role requires a High School Diploma with a preferred Bachelor's degree in CS or related field, Cisco and telecom certifications, and bilingual Spanish skills.