Network Administrator

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Network Administrator handles all aspects of the configuration and maintenance of the University and Magnet School networking environment. This position diagnoses and resolves problems quickly.  The primary goal is to ensure that the University and Magnet School’s network infrastructure runs smoothly and efficiently.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, wireless access points/controllers, VPN appliances, network management platforms, and related systems.
• Configure, maintain, and monitor enterprise firewalls, including rule creation and review, intrusion prevention, logging, and change management, to ensure secure, reliable network access while supporting instructional, administrative, and compliance requirements.
• Configure and maintain VPN connections (L2TP, IPSec, SSL, site-to-site, client access).
• Configure and maintain Layer 2 switches and maintain complex VLAN structures for segmenting administrative, instructional, and guest traffic.
• Deploy and maintain campus-wide Wi-Fi environments and manage the eduroam authenticated roaming platform for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Utilize network management utilities to proactively monitor latency, throughput, and hardware health.
• Adheres to cybersecurity best practices and proactively implements security controls to protect systems, networks, and data.
• Acts in a Tier 2 and 3 Helpdesk support role as needed, and as a backup to the Tier 1 Helpdesk roles.
• Responds to and presents information to inquiries and/or complaints from all levels within and outside the organization.
• Leads technical discussions and solution design.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals
• Ability to lead colleagues in technical discussions and solution design
• Strong communication skills; able to explain technical issues to non-experts
• Strong diagnostic, evaluation, analysis, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Requires an A.S. and/or 2 to 4 years of related experience, preferably in an educational environment
• Preferred Certifications – Network+, Security+, Firewall certification from an industry leader (Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Check Point). CCNA is highly desirable

Special Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Work Environment  None        Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Outdoor Weather Conditions X       Work with fumes or airborne particles X       Work near moving mechanical parts X       Risk of electrical shock X       Vibration X      
Physical Activity  None        Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Standing                                                  X     Walking     X   Sitting       X Talking & Hearing       X Using hands/fingers to handle/feel       X Climbing or balancing X       Bending, pulling, pushing   X     Driving    X    
Lifting Requirements None       Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds                                      X     Up to 25 pounds   X     Up to 50 pounds   X     Up to 75 pounds X       Up to 100 pounds X       Over 100 pounds X      
 

Vision Requirements:

_X_     Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

___      Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

___      Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

___      Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

            left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

___      Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

            spatial relationships)

___      No special vision requirements

___      No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)