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Westmoreland County Community College · 6 days ago

IT Network Administrator

Youngwood, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$59K/yr - $59K/yr

3+ years exp

Westmoreland County Community College is seeking an IT Network Administrator responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the College’s network infrastructure. This role focuses on performance, reliability, and security, managing various network systems and collaborating with IT staff to ensure high-availability connectivity across all environments.

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Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitor, maintain, and optimize the performance of network infrastructure, including Layer 3 switches, routers, and wireless access points, with a focus on Cisco Meraki environments

Network Security Administration: Serve as the lead for network security, implementing and maintaining firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems ( IDS / IPS ), and security protocols to protect institutional data and systems

Firewall Configuration and Management: Configure, monitor, and maintain firewall rules and policies to ensure secure and efficient network traffic flow, including VPN and remote access configurations

Wireless Network Management: Administer and troubleshoot wireless networks, ensuring optimal coverage, performance, and security across all campus locations

Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure network systems and practices comply with regulatory standards such as GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act) and FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act); assist with audits and documentation as needed

Network Performance and Capacity Planning: Conduct regular performance analysis and capacity planning to ensure the network infrastructure meets current and future demands

Incident Response and Troubleshooting: Respond to and resolve network-related incidents and outages; perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

Network Documentation and Procedures: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network architecture, configurations, and standard operating procedures

Collaboration and Support: Work closely with the IT System Administrator and other IT staff to ensure seamless integration between systems and networks; provide Tier 2/3 support for network-related issues

Vendor and Contract Management: Coordinate with vendors for network hardware, software, and services; manage support contracts and service level agreements (SLAs)

Network Hardware Lifecycle Management: Recommend and manage the lifecycle of network hardware and related components

Training and Awareness: Provide training and guidance to staff on secure network practices and emerging threats

Disaster Recovery and Redundancy Planning: Design and maintain network redundancy and disaster recovery strategies to ensure high availability and business continuity

Perform all duties in accordance with College policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations