Senior Network & Systems Administrator

Illinois State Board of Education; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to oversee and manage IT networking projects. The role includes configuration, security enforcement, and guidance to project teams.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, advanced knowledge of network administration, and strong communication skills. The position entails responsibilities that may include after-hours work, making flexibility essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Advanced level experience in network design and management.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage networking processes, firewalls, and maintain security protocols.
• Implement network equipment configurations and maintain connectivity.
• Research and recommend new technologies to enhance performance.

Skills

Advanced network architecture administration

CCNA certification

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science

High school diploma with 8 years of IT experience

Tools

Cisco switches

VLANs management

Active Directory

vSphere

Job description

Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to oversee and manage IT networking projects. The role includes configuration, security enforcement, and guidance to project teams.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, advanced knowledge of network administration, and strong communication skills. The position entails responsibilities that may include after-hours work, making flexibility essential.