Network Administrator

Salary : $61,425.00 - $81,900.00 Annually

Location : Normal

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202300687

Department : Information Technology Services

Opening Date : 10 / 30 / 2025

Description

Summary : The Network Administrator reports to the Network Infrastructure Manager and will provide support with diagnosing and resolving any potential network issues. Support, maintenance and optimization of core network services, devices, and communications systems. Provide installation and support of server hardware, Microsoft server operating systems, Microsoft Active Directory, VMware, Microsoft Exchange, and a strong working knowledge of IP networks is preferred. Assist in designing, purchasing, and configuring new equipment for network expansion. Researching new products and technologies, network security / redundancy / performance. Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain voice and data networks (LAN, WAN, wireless, and VoIP) devices such as phones, switches, and routers. Excellent customer support skills as well as the ability to work in a team environment.

This is a regular, full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position, and it is campus-based. The Network Administrator will participate in a rotating coverage schedule on university holidays, after hours and weekends.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist with the operation and maintenance of the IT environment.
• Performs diagnostics of network issues, provides support for service desk staff.
• updates and maintains network documentation, assigns IP addresses, saves device configurations.
• Performs physical security review for network assets and makes recommendations for the layout and location of network components, equipment, cabling, and wiring
• Responsible for installation, administration, and testing of network servers, operating system software, printers, AV equipment, cabling, and other related network components / equipment.
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
• Assist with day to day cable pulls / cross-connects / terminations.
• Perform day to day moves, adds, and changes on VoIP phone systems.
• Assist with new site / new system installations.
• Assist with Wi-Fi deployments, testing and hardware replacements, as well with network LAN / WAN.
• Offer Tier 2 support for IT Infrastructure related services tickets as necessary.
• Work with Cloud & Infrastructure Team when implementing new server technologies
• Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings
• Support and monitor data center and monitoring equipment.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.) :

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience?

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Do you have at least four years of working experience within infrastructure and / or service desk or related area?

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Are you able to safely lift up to 75 pounds in support of hardware installations?

Required Question