Administrator
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The Infrastructure Division within Penn State Information Technology is looking for a Network Administrator to join the Enterprise Networks and Communication Services (ENCS) Network and Design team. The Infrastructure Division provides a world-class set of technologies and services to a world-class university, providing solutions and platforms on which the Penn State community can do great things. This position has flexible work arrangements encompassing both in-person and remote work; the position will require regular weekly work on campus. In addition, this position provides occasional on-call support. Questions related to the structure of the flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process. This position reports to Manager of Networks and Design and will be responsible for the following: Monitoring, diagnosing, and correcting network troubles and performance issues Ensuring proper operation of network services Deliver value to Enterprise Network customers operationally through typical incident management and request fulfillment activities Assist Engineers and Architects in development and testing of service improvements Identifying opportunities for process improvement and make suggestions for changes Create and maintain documentation for operations procedures and disaster recovery scenarios The ideal candidate for this position will exemplify excellent customer service and team collaboration as well as thrive on helping people achieve great technological outcomes. Required Skills, Competencies, & Relevant Work Experience This position will be filled as a Professional. No prior relevant work experience is required. This position requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ideal skills, competencies, and relevant work experience may include: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and Industry standard network certifications preferred Background with enterprise LANs, authentication methods, VLANs, Spanning Tree, and Layer 3 switching Experience with network monitoring applications Experience with System Administration of virtual machines Experience/familiarity with: Brocade VDX/Juniper product line; IP fabrics, EVPN, VXLAN, firewall administration Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, detail oriented, well organized, and a self-starter with the ability to work with diverse teams in a fast paced, dynamic environment This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: Less than 1 year Salary: $56,200 - $81,500 Annual Bonus/Commission: No