Network Administrator

Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Elmira College was the first college to offer a comprehensive curriculum for women, and is home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies. We are seeking a Network Administrator to join the IT team.

The Network Administrator reports to the Director of IT Infrastructure and Operations and operates within the Infrastructure Services area of the Information Technology department with responsibilities for designing, installing, securing, monitoring, maintaining, and supporting the College’s network and telecommunications infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design, install, secure, monitor, maintain, and support the College’s network and telecommunications infrastructure, including structured cabling.
• Provide primary support for the network management tools, such as Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass, SonicWall Firewall, and NEC PBX.
• Monitor network performance and support troubleshooting efforts using remote management and monitoring tools, such as Aruba Central, and PTRG.
• Provide day-to-day support to ensure the network and telecom equipment is operating correctly.
• Review and update VLAN and IP Address schemas to support the needs of IT and the college.
• Analyze network activity and network problems to discover and prevent systematic errors and vulnerabilities.
• Perform and test network configuration backups and restores to ensure the ability to recover from error or outage.
• Update and maintain documentation of network configurations, cabling layouts, and fiber maps.
• Participate in updating network policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the IT Security and Compliance Team to ensure network security best practices.
• Collaborate with Systems Administrator in support of network services, such as: DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, etc.
• Work closely with members of Facilities in support of Access Control Systems and Surveillance Cameras.
• Monitor alerts and emails and respond to emergencies in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience as a network technician, network engineer, network administrator, or similar role.
• Experience implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network infrastructure devices, such as switches, routers, wireless controllers, wireless access points, and firewalls.
• Working knowledge of network protocols and network routing protocols.
• Network certifications preferred.

WORK LOCATION: On-site

WORKING CONDITIONS: Responsibilities include frequently moving equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, moving about in tight or awkward spaces, including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, climbing, and working on ladders. Must be available outside of business hours to respond to network issues and technical problems as needed.

COMPENSATION: $62,353.20 annually

This position is benefit eligible.

STATUS: Exempt

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to hr@elmira.edu.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu, or by calling 607-735-1810.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.