Network Infrastructure Administrator
Network Infrastructure Administrator
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Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial socio-economic and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Network Infrastructure Administrator position. The Network Infrastructure Administrator is a full-time year-round position starting at $90000 - commensurate with experience.
The Network Infrastructure Administrator supports the Colleges network and security infrastructure ensuring reliable and secure access to campus systems. This role is responsible for the configuration monitoring and maintenance of firewalls (primarily Palo Alto or Fortinet) as well as supporting Windows server infrastructure and key enterprise systems. The incumbent works collaboratively within the Systems & Networking team and across departments to maintain secure high-performing and well-documented network services.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Manage Palo Alto and/or Fortinet firewalls including configuration policy management and threat prevention
Perform network security and access control for network devices including firewall rule audits and compliance enforcement
Monitor analyze and respond to network logs and threats using tools like Wireshark or packet sniffers to optimize performance and security
Maintain network infrastructure including firmware patching lifecycle management and network device configuration
Document network architecture changes and policies following change management protocols and prepare reports for leadership
Evaluate and recommend network technologies and support planning efforts for future upgrades
Provide cross-functional support to staff and collaborate with IT teams on enterprise systems and network issues
Participate in on-call rotation to resolve after-hours issues as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in STEM
Minimum of 5 years of relevant IT experience supporting enterprise networking environments
At least 3 years of hands-on experience managing and configuring enterprise firewalls preferably Palo Alto (Fortinet acceptable)
Specialized skill training/certification in lieu of minimum education and related experience; PCNSA/E;FCP
Strong working knowledge of network security principles firewall policies and access control management
Experience with packet analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex network performance issues in a timely manner
Familiarity with enterprise networking hardware routing/switching concepts and network management tools (e.g. SolarWinds)
Solid understanding of Windows Server administration and Active Directory preferred
Strong documentation skills and attention to detail with experience writing and maintaining network diagrams and change records
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community
Successful completion of required reference and background checks
Preferred
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field
Industry certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or Engineer (PCNSE) Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) or equivalent
Experience in a higher education or research-intensive enterprise environment
Familiarity with security compliance frameworks such as NIST CIS Controls or GLBA
Experience with network automation tools and scripting languages (e.g. Python Ansible PowerShell)
Knowledge of Zero Trust networking principles and segmentation strategies
Experience implementing or supporting identity-aware network access solutions (e.g. NAC SSO MFA)
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
