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Job Description

The Network Administrator supports and maintains the network infrastructure across multiple campuses statewide. This role will focus on Juniper switches, routing, security, and ensuring reliable network connectivity for students, faculty, and staff. The ideal candidate has experience managing multi-campus/location networks, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with IT teams to support academic and administrative services.

This position will primarily work on-site at our Waco campus with minimal travel. The anticipated salary range for this position starts at $64,525 with a mid-point of $74,203.78, as well as exceptional benefits and room for growth. Salary will be determined based upon experience and education.

Essential Functions

Network Infrastructure Management:

Configure, deploy, and maintain Juniper switches (EX, QFX series) across all campuses.
Manage Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including VLANs, Spanning Tree (RSTP/MSTP), BGP, OSPF, and DHCP.
Ensure high availability and redundancy for critical education and administrative systems.
Support firewalls, VPNs, and WAN connectivity, ensuring secure inter-campus communication.
Assist in migrating legacy networking equipment to modern Juniper solutions.

Network Security & Compliance

Implement 802.1X network authentication, access control policies, and security best practices.
Monitor for security threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.
Assist in managing firewall rules, IDS/IPS, and network access control policies.
Support Wi-Fi security and segmentation for student, faculty, and guest access.

Troubleshooting & Support

Provide Tier 2 / Tier 3 support for network connectivity, performance, and security issues.
Work closely with help desk teams and local IT staff at different campuses to resolve network problems.
Utilize monitoring tools like Netreo, Extreme IQ and Mist AI for proactive network management.
Document troubleshooting steps, issue resolutions, and infrastructure changes.

Strategic Planning & Documentation

Assist in network upgrades, capacity planning, and performance optimizations.
Maintain accurate network diagrams, topology maps, and change logs for all campuses.
Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning for network services.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance network security and performance.

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills

Required:

3+ years of experience in network administration, ideally in higher education or large-scale enterprise environments.
Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Extreme and ability to translate that experience to other vendors’ equipment.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, QoS, multicast, and subnetting.
Experience with firewall management, VPNs, and security policies.
Proficiency in network monitoring and diagnostic tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, Junos CLI, etc.).
Familiarity with multi-campus network architecture and WAN technologies (MPLS, SD-WAN, DIA, broadband).
Excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to handle change effectively keeping in mind business process and systems implications along with new technology trends
Ability to Handle moderately complex issues and problems
Should exhibit strong ownership of work, be a self-starter, independent problem solver, and a team-player
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred

Expertise with Juniper networking hardware (EX, QFX, SRX, MX series).
Juniper certifications (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP) or equivalent.
Experience with wireless networking (Extreme, Mist, or Ubiquiti).
Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and hybrid campus architectures.
Experience with VoIP systems and unified communications.
Scripting and automation skills (Python, Ansible, PowerShell) for network management.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Industry certifications such as JNCIA, JNCIS, CCNA, Network+, or Security+ preferred.

Work Environment & Benefits

Travel to different campuses across Texas as needed (valid driver’s license required).
Hybrid work environment (some remote work possible, depending on projects).
Competitive salary and state employee benefits
Opportunities for professional development, training, and certification reimbursement.

Special Requirements

Must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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