Florida State University Hiring for Network Administrator (Multiple Positions) at Tallahassee, FL Full Time

Job Title: Network Administrator (Multiple Positions)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 57333
Department

This position is within FSU’s Department of Northwest Regional Data Center – State Data Center (NWRDC-SDC)

A Network Administrator at the State Data Center is responsible for customer firewalls, load balancers and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Technical position network operations, network security, monitoring, quality assurance, and documentation in the Network Support Section of the Bureau of Core Services.

Network Operations:

• Maintain and implement technical solutions to support customer and agency needs.
• Perform technical systems management of the data center network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues.
• Ensure that systems are properly maintained, secured, and controlled, including the application of upgrades, service packs, patches, firmware, configuration backups, and maintenance agreements.
• Implements and engineers solutions for routing, switching, firewalling, and load- balancing requests from internal and external customers.
• Develops and implements secure and maintainable network solutions and technologies.
• Serves as a network subject matter expert for data center and customer technology initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Network Security:

• Performs routine audits on physical, logical, and virtual firewall configurations to ensure compliance.
• Supports NWRDC/SDC security team to address any vulnerabilities and analysis/response to security incidents.
• Develop standards and security configurations for network equipment deployment.
• Researches and analyzes network security trends and equipment.
• Implement firewall policies for internal and external customers using best practices.

Monitoring, Quality Assurance, and Documentation:

• Develops implementation plans for network changes and maintenance activities.
• Monitors health, availability, utilization, and performance of the network.
• Monitors and analyzes traffic patterns for anomalous behavior.
• Utilizes diagramming and mapping tools to maintain accurate, up to date network diagrams of all customer networks and NWRDC/SDC networks.
• Maintains other internal team documentation as required.
• Provides quality customer service to internal and external customers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or other appropriate degree and two years experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

This position requires successful completion of the Security Awareness Training Certificate or ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Network+ and CCNA or equivalent certifications.

Helpful

Who is an ideal candidate for this position?

• A self-motivated individual with exceptional troubleshooting skills.

What is a typical day in this position?

• Processing tickets and working with the customer to implement their desired result, while keeping security a primary concern.

What can I expect in the first 60-90 days?

• Learning how to implement firewall rules via the Palo Alto Panorama.
• Learning how to process a ticket via Cherwell.
• Intro into how the F5 functions.
• Learning what tools (logs, IPAM, Palo Alto Monitor) to use to troubleshoot issues.

University Information

One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. As required by U.S. Justice Department, CJIS level Background Checks shall be conducted for positions with access to Criminal Justice Information.

This position has been designated as eligible for primarily remote based on the current position/job functions. Employees are required to live in the Tallahassee area and report to campus as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.