Grinnell College Hiring for Network Administrator (P Career Level) at Grinnell, IA Full Time

Network Administrator (P3 Career Level)

Department:

Information Technology Service

Job Summary:

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGE

Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #15 on the U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Network Administrator works under the direction of the lead network administrator and network architect to design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, including active devices and the cable plant. The network’s security, availability, and reliability are essential to delivering the College’s mission. The network administrator shares their technical subject matter expertise for projects from inception through design and delivery; working together with IT leadership, technical staff, and customers to define requirements, evaluate options, and implement solutions.Key Responsibilities

• Perform tactical repair of network devices; perform troubleshooting in the field as appropriate
• Perform maintenance, patching, and upgrades
• Daily monitoring, verification of security, compliance, privacy, performance and availability of all network resources.
• Ensuring availability and suitability of systems and software
• Participate in incident response
• Lifecycle replacement upgrades and installation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from four-year college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science and/or a related discipline with 1 year or more experience OR
• Associates degree in network management(or related) and a minimum of 3-years’ experience
• Ability to plan, organize, and efficiently manage daily work demands
• Ability to utilize interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the work environment
• Able to work independently and also collaboratively
• A responsive individual recognized and trusted for their skills and knowledge
• Champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Network management certifications are a plus
• Real-life experience managing and troubleshooting L2 and L3 networks including a
  familiarity with wired and wireless standards
• Real life experience managing enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto a plus)
• Familiarity managing network access control with 802.1X. Experience with Cisco ISE a plus
• Knowledge and experience in IP-packet analysis using packet capture software
• Experience and basic knowledge of Linux, Windows Server, and enterprise SAN
• Knowledge of Configuration as Code, scripting and automation
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment with a focus on delivering quality solutions in a timely fashion.
• Experience with a formal Change Management Process
• Effective communication skills, with a history of providing onsite support to end-users with a wide range of technical understanding.

Link to Job Description:

Network Administrator

FLSA Category:

Exempt

Staff/Faculty:

Staff

Employment Status:

Full-Time

Employment Category:

Regular

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment. The College requires staff members to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with at least one CDC-approved vaccination dose by date of hire, or approved religious or medical exemption.

Open Until Filled:

No

Posting Number:

S00961

Diversity Statement:

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.