Network Administrator

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Position Information Title Network Administrator Department LITS Regular or Temporary Regular Hours Per Week 40 FLSA Determination Exempt Weeks Per Year 52 Open Date 10 / 16 / 2024 Open Until Filled Yes Full or Part Time Full Time Position Summary Trinity College seeks staff that reflect the changing demographics of our student body.

Our student body is diverse, representing forty-one states and seventy countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women.

More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut.

With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and ninety-one graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program.

We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions Trinity College seeks staff that reflect the changing demographics of our student body.

Our student body is diverse, representing forty-one states and seventy countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women.

More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut.

With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and ninety-one graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program.

We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region.

As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

The Network Administrator is a member of the Library & Information technology Services (LITS) division and is responsible for the wired and wireless network infrastructure that supports the academic mission at Trinity College.

Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure, the Network Administrator will plan, develop, implement, and maintain all network systems hardware, software and related infrastructure, as well as define, audit, and assess strategic outcomes. Primary Responsibilities :

• Design, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware, configuring and supporting the wired / wireless network and firewalls, and maintain network documentation
• Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware and equipment, configuring and supporting the wired / wireless network and firewalls, and maintain network documentation
• Audit and assess outcomes of network performance at Trinity : Devise methods for quantifying and enhancing performance of the network Assess statistics and produce reports to provide data enabling efficient and effective deployment and utilization of network resources.

Validate reporting and network data. Provide additional reports and metrics for senior leadership as required Assist the Lead Security

• Analyst, V-CISO and Managed SOC team with network security management to ensure continuity of security measures; research and recommend solutions to security problems
• Install updates to network equipment and software, including, but not limited to, operating systems, utilities and third-party products
• Provide system maintenance, including monitoring and archiving of all logs, backing up configurations
• Stay abreast of modern networking technologies and strategies, including training
• Work with the Director of Networks and Infrastructure to : Evaluate and budget capital projects relating to network technology and services.

Participate in the budget process for network technology replacement. Develop and maintain maps and policies regarding the allocation, replacement, and management of network technologies.

Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.

The statements in this description are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access; knowledge of cultural competency with respect to issues such as racial, cultural, religious, sexual, and gender identity
• Knowledge of network and routing protocols including but not limited to TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, SMTP, NFS, VPN, VLAN, BGP, SPB
• Familiarity with Juniper, Aruba / HPE and Extreme networks and wireless systems
• Familiarity with Fortinet firewalls and network security standards
• Proficient with networking hardware and software configuration, maintenance and monitoring of switching, routing, and network access control
• Knowledge of network security both internally and on the perimeter
• Strong Interpersonal skills, ability to build partnerships with campus constituents
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