Network Specialist

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary:

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Administration, configuration, and monitoring of network and telecommunications equipment such as Switches, Routers, Firewalls, Load balancers, wireless infrastructure, DNS servers, VPN, Voice over IP equipment, etc.)
2. Responsible for the installation, testing, and operational effectiveness of new or
enhanced systems
3. Ensures that network devices, applications, and related configurations and systems are backed up regularly
4. coordinates new vendor equipment installations and performs acceptance testing
5. Maintains records and inventory. Recommends network documentation procedures and equipment labeling standards
6. monitors equipment and network performance data to identify potential problem areas and deficiencies, with responsibility for determining corrective procedures. Manage, configure, upgrade, and maintain network monitoring systems
7. evaluates and recommends limited changes or modifications to network designs.
8. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications:

1). Any one or any combination of the following types of preparation that totals two academic years:

2). In addition to the training/experience required in #1, 12 months of technical work experience in communications, electronics, data processing/computer science, or a related technical field

3). Any one or any combination of the following types of additional preparation that totals two academic years:

4). One year of technical systems experience in a communications operation and maintenance function, in addition to the training/ experience required in #1 and #2.

Departmental Preferred Qualifications:

1. Administration, configuration, and monitoring of network equipment such as
wireless access points, switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, etc
2. IP/ VLAN / DNS / DHCP configuration and support
3. Experience with VOIP phone systems
4. Wireless infrastructure administration and connectivity.
5. Experience with Windows and Linux systems
6. Experience with Cisco and Aruba equipment is a plus

(This position requires a background check.)

Salary Range: $70,000

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off plans, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Hours:
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Hours may vary depending on departmental needs)