Network Administrator
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DESCRIPTION
Napa Valley College is seeking aNetwork Administratorin theInstitutional Technology(IT)department.
The incumbent in this position willbedesigning configuring installing maintaining and repairing network systems subsystems and servers; overseeing the computer/server room operation and environment; providing information direction and recommendations regarding network installations and configurations; resolving network operational issues; and providing technical support to college and staff.
This job reports to the Director ITOperations.This is a full-time 12-months-per-year classified position. The salary has an appropriate placement on range31of the current Classified Salary Schedule. The salary range is $6372to$7376/month with future steps up to $8966/month. Placement is made based on experience. The college offers a fringe benefit package including medical dental vision disability and life insurance employee assistance program and public employee retirement system membership.
About Napa Valley CollegeEstablished in 1942 Napa Valley College (NVC) is one of 116 public community colleges in the California Community College system. NVC serves a diverse community of students by providing a wide range of high-quality educational programs and comprehensive student services to help students succeed in the education progress in the workplace and engage in the civic and cultural life of the community. The College also stimulates the development and growth of the region through its educational economic and workforce opportunities community partnerships and services. NVC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education. NVC is also designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution as it has an enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students that is more than 25 percent.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
Administerssystems and servers related to college LAN and WAN (e.g.email systems accounts workstation ID IP assignments District computers VOIP security antivirusfirewall wi-fi etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of services to authorized users.
Coordinates with other Institutional Technology (IT) personnel at the college for the purpose of ensuring cross-functionality and IT coverage for the college.
Designs computer networks (e.g. Internet intranet wi-fi etc.) for the purpose of ensuring effective and efficient operating systems.
Installs network (client and server) software on a variety of platforms (e.g.service packs application software operating software hardware upgrades etc.) for the purpose of upgrading andmaintainingcollege WAN/LAN and telecommunication systems.
Maintains network operations and software applications (e.g. servers/virtual machines: file print application web database proxy etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient operations.
Manages assigned projects and program components (e.g. migration to new systems scheduling installations product research etc.) for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines and objectives.
Participates in a variety of planning and development activities (e.g.long-term plansupdates system migration etc.) for the purpose of providing information to support networking needs and requirements for the college.
Prepares written materials (e.g. procedures system level documentation reports etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and conveying information.
Recommends equipment supplies and materials for the purpose of acquiring required items and completing jobs efficiently.
Researches a variety of work-related topics (e.g. trends products equipment tests etc.) for the purpose of recommending procedures and purchases.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. staff faculty outside vendors service providers etc.) for the purpose of providing technical assistance and support.
Troubleshoots malfunctions (e.g. servers hubs routers network protocols etc.) for the purpose of resolving operational issues and restoring services.
Other Functions:
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications
SkillsKnowledgeand Abilities:
SKILLSare required toperform multiplehighly complex technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skillsin order tomeet changing job conditions. Specificskill basedcompetenciesto satisfactorily perform the functions of the jobinclude:utilizing pertinent network application operating system monitoring and troubleshooting software; adhering to safety practices; planning and managing projects; and preparing andmaintainingaccuraterecords.
KNOWLEDGEis required toperform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specificknowledge basedcompetenciesto satisfactorily perform the functions of the jobinclude:current legacy and emerging operating systems; environments and network protocols; router configurations; Inter/Intranet applications; data security; and projectmanagement processesand methodology.
ABILITYis required toschedule activities meetings and/or events; often gather collate and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility isto independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with datautilizingdefined but different processes; andutilizeequipment under a variety of conditions for multiple purposes. Ability is alsoto work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; andutilizea wide variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving isto analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with datafrequentlyrequires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: settingpriorities; establishing effective relationships; being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups; conveying technical information to non-technical audiences; working nonstandard hours; and demonstrated sensitivity to an understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic background of community college students
Responsibility:
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget.Utilizationof significant resources from other work unitsis sometimes required toperform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantlyimpactthe organizations services.
Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.Generally thejob requires 50% sitting 25% walking and 25% standing. The job is performed in agenerally hazard-freeenvironment.
Experience:
Three (3) years of job-related experience within a specialized field.
Education:
Bachelorsdegree in job-related area.
Equivalency:
Community college and/or vocational school degree with network certification and five (5) years of job-related experience.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid CA Drivers License & Evidence of Insurability
Continuing Education / Training:
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Clearances:
Criminal Background Clearance
Tuberculosis Clearance
Title 8 USC Section 1324-A requires verification of eligibility for employment in the United States.
Desirable QualificationsKnowledge of or experience with:
Systems Administration & Virtualization
VMware primarily Windows some Linux
Active Directory
DNS/DHCP
NAS/SAN
Enterprise backup systems (Rubrik)
Networking & Infrastructure
Cisco and Meraki system management (i.e.Switches Wireless APs Cisco Unified Call Manager VoIP)
Port security
IPSEC
Multicasting
TIA/EIA standards
Cloud & Identity Management
Office 365 (O365) Azure/Entra/Intune
Cybersecurity
Palo Alto firewalls
Audio/Visual & Collaboration Technology
Videoconferencing
Digital Signage
Vendor management
Supplier Communications and Engagement
Contracts and Renewals
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
Coaching/mentoring peers
Excellent customer service skills
Self-starter/Team player
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A. Applicants must complete the online application through . All elements of the application including the education and work experience sections and supplementalquestionsmust besubmittedin order forthe application to be considered complete. Napa Valley College evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not attach resumes and cover letters.
Internal applicantsare still required tosubmita complete online application for this position. This includes the submission of transcripts.
B. Applicants must attach the following to complete the application process:
1.Legible copies of transcripts verifying college work degrees and conferral dates (official transcriptson offer of employment). Transcripts without the degrees and conferral dates will bedeemedincomplete.
2. List of certificationsif not already added to theCertificate and Licenses sectionof the online application.
Foreign Transcripts:Napa Valley College requires that individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcriptsdegreesand other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation isany time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has previously been accepted by a different college or university in the United States. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Pleaseclick here(Download PDF reader) for a list of approved organizations.
It is important that your applicationreflectall ofyour relevant education and experience. Please note that applications will be rejected if no work experience is listed or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete. Transcripts are the only attachments allowed so we may verify that the minimumeducationqualification has been met.All required application materials must besubmittedno later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the filing deadline. Please do notsubmitmaterial notrequested. Application materialssubmittedbecome the property of Napa Valley College and the Office of Human Resources Training & Development cannot copy return or transfer material to other positions.Any expenses incurred in connection with the initial interview will be the responsibility of the candidate.The college will reimburse certain travel expenses associated with second interviews (if applicable) depending ondistanceof travel.
TheDistrictwill not accept materials by e-mail fax or mail for this position.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:If youare in need ofspecial services or facilities due to a disabilityin order toor interviewfor this opening please contact the Office of Human Resources Training & Development.Napa Valley College an Equal Employment Opportunity Employermaintainsa drug-free workplace and requires that employees abide by that policy.
For more information contact the Office of Human Resources Training & Development:
2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway
Napa CA 94558
For technical support contact NEOGOV at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
