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University of Southern Mississippi

Network Administrator

University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States, 39400


Network Administrator

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Network Administrator.

Position Details

LocationHattiesburg

118 College DriveHattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001United States

DivisioniTech Administration

Position TypeStaff

Employment StatusFull Time

Grant FundedNo

Salary Range48,177.00 - 56,679.00

Pay Grade

E10

Posting Close DateUntil FIlled

Job Summary Responsiblefor installation, configuration, documentation, repair, monitoring, andpreventive maintenance of the university's switch network, wireless network,and DHCP/DNS services.Responsible forthe configuration, repair, and preventive maintenance of the university'scommunications rooms.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Administers, installs, configures, maintains,monitors and provides tier three troubleshooting of the university's wireless and switch network.Installs, maintains, and repairs the university'scommunications rooms.Ensurescommunications rooms adhere to IEEE standards.Administers, installs, configures, maintains,monitors, and troubleshoots the university's DCHP and DNS services.Maintains all documentation related to theuniversity's switch network, wireless network, DHCP/DNS services, andcommunications rooms.Maintains and increases technical knowledge throughcoursework, workshops, seminars, readings, and cross training with other teammembers. Performs other duties asassigned.Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor'sdegree from an IT related field of study and a minimum of two years' directlyrelated experience.Directly relatedexperience may be substituted for the educational requirement on ayear-for-year basis.

ValidCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.ValidDriver's License required for travel to offices located off the main campus.

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong organizational skills.Knowledge of the standard desktop operating systems.Ability to travel and complete overnight stays.Advanced knowledge of the network protocols: IP, TCP, UDP, EIGRP, GLBP, Spanning Tree.Advanced experience in network troubleshooting.Advanced knowledge of network management tools.Advanced knowledge of server hardware and software.Customer interface skills.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)certification.

About The University of Southern MississippiSince our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.