Senior Network & Access Specialist

College of Coastal Georgia; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Coastal Georgia seeks a Network and Access Specialist to administer and secure the college's network and authentication services. The role ensures reliable access to institutional resources, including identity management and security controls, across campus infrastructure.

Responsibilities include monitoring networks, managing user accounts, and supporting vulnerability remediation and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• More than three years of related experience.
• Master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field (preferred).
• Relevant professional certifications in networking, Microsoft technologies, identity and access management, or information security (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Administers, monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots campus network infrastructure, including switches, wireless networks, firewalls, VPN services, and telecommunications systems.
• Administers identity and access management services, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, SSO, MFA, and related authentication technologies.
• Establishes, modifies, and maintains user accounts, security groups, permissions, and access controls per institutional policies.
• Monitors network performance, availability, and connectivity; diagnoses issues and implements corrective actions.
• Implements and maintains network, authentication, and access management technologies to support resource security and availability.
• Assists with vulnerability remediation, audit requests, security investigations, and compliance.
• Develops and maintains documentation related to network infrastructure and access controls.
• Evaluates needs and recommends upgrades to institutional systems and services.
• Performs related duties and participates in cross-functional projects.

Skills

Networking knowledge

Project management

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft Entra ID

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Job description

College of Coastal Georgia seeks a Network and Access Specialist to administer and secure the college's network and authentication services. The role ensures reliable access to institutional resources, including identity management and security controls, across campus infrastructure.

Responsibilities include monitoring networks, managing user accounts, and supporting vulnerability remediation and compliance efforts.