[Hidden-tech] JOB: Network Administrator

[cgauthier]

Job Description: 
https://simons-rock.edu/early-college/contact-us/job-opportunities/it-network-administrator.php
Send to: NetworkAdminSearch at simons-rock.edu

Bard College at Simon’s Rock and Bard Academy are seeking candidates who 
will be able to eventually assume a wide range of network administration 
and other duties.

Our most important qualifications for this position are motivation, 
desire and ability to learn a wide array of tasks including technical 
configuration, maintenance, customization of many complex hardware 
devices and systems, and the ability to integrate into a collaborative 
team-based work environment.

This position reports to the Director of Instructional Technology and 
has significant interaction and involvement with members of the college 
community and outside vendors, and collaborates with colleagues from 
other institutions.

Bard College at Simon’s Rock is a residential undergraduate college of 
the liberal arts and sciences that strives to cultivate and maintain a 
welcoming environment of equity and inclusion. Simon’s Rock is the 
nation’s only four-year college specifically designed for younger 
scholars. Located in Great Barrington, the college is a unit of Bard 
College located in Annandale-on-Hudson in New York. In 2014, Simon’s 
Rock opened Bard Academy at Simon’s Rock, a two year high school program 
for 9th- and 10th-graders on the path to starting college early.

In addition to providing equal employment opportunities for all 
qualified persons, the College has a special commitment to seeking 
qualified women and people of color for its faculty and professional 
staff.

As is stated right at the top of this posting, the ideal candidate for 
this position need not have extensive experience relating to all the 
below skills before coming on board. Much more important than any 
specific knowledge is an eagerness and ability to learn. The willingness 
to embrace technical challenges with a positive attitude in a small team 
environment is key, as is the willingness to “stretch” and embrace 
acquiring new skills such as learning new programming languages, 
hardware platforms and developing coding/configuration skills.

Research shows that Women and People of Color do not apply when they 
feel they do not meet all of the qualifications of a position. If you 
feel as if you do not meet the qualifications listed, please contact us 
at NetworkAdminSearch at simons-rock.edu.

Responsibilities may eventually include most of the following
Monitor and maintain stable, functional and secure data and telephone 
networks.
Monitor and manage network traffic, analyzing and troubleshooting 
problems as they occur.
Investigate, recommend and implement new hardware and software 
solutions.
Work together with other members of the ITS department to plan and 
schedule upgrades to important systems and infrastructure while 
minimizing downtime.
Monitor and oversee the configuration, maintenance, and updating of 
network switches, routers, firewalls, and other network 
hardware/software; install or oversee the installation of ethernet and 
fiber optic cabling.
Configure packetshaper for the management of bandwidth and network 
resources; monitor and analyze the results of network data to optimize 
use and performance.
Develop, implement, and maintain network monitoring as necessary for 
security and malware detection.
Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be 
made; determine where network repairs, upgrades, and enhancements are 
warranted; implement changes and improvements.
Troubleshoot outages or interruptions in network service; analyze and 
resolve wiring, hardware, and software issues.
Plan the introduction of updated and new services on campus; facilitate 
network communications within and outside campus.
Configure campus phone systems to provide robust service to faculty, 
staff and students on campus.
Troubleshoot and resolve telephone hardware and wiring issues, working 
with other IT staff and with vendor technicians.
Investigate new network hardware and software technology; recommend the 
acquisition of new technology; plan for the introduction of and the 
implementation of new hardware and software.
Coordinate closely with the System Administrator, Director of 
Instructional Technology, Director of User Services and other staff to 
ensure smooth functioning of systems and network.
Obtain configurations and quotes from vendors; work closely with senior 
staff inside and outside the ITS department to develop justification, 
pricing and funding alternatives.
Communicate with College community (faculty, staff, students, alumni, 
and parents of students) regarding issues and topics related to the 
campus network and services.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Position Requirements
Affinity for learning how to manipulate and maintain complex systems and 
hardware platforms.
Willingness to push the bounds of one’s comfort level with regard to 
exploring systems, hardware, code and technical environments that may 
initially appear opaque and/or highly complex.
Ability to physically lift and carry 25 pounds.
Ability and willingness to work on ladders and also in tight quarters in 
order to install or service equipment deployed around campus.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
Ability and willingness to be on periodic emergency on-call rotation as 
well as occasional night, weekend and very early morning work.
Highly desirable
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical area or 
equivalent experience.
Previous technical experience including system and network 
administration.
In depth knowledge of network and telephone hardware and software.
Familiarity with Cisco Catalyst and HP Procurve switches and routers, 
Cisco ASA, Cisco Meraki Wireless, Allot NetEnforcer packetshaper, and/or 
Samsung OfficeServ PBX.
Interest in and/or experience with cloud-based platforms, such as Amazon 
Web Services
Bard College at Simon’s Rock is an equal opportunity employer. We 
encourage applications from candidates of all races, nationalities, 
sexual orientations, gender identities, and socioeconomic levels.

This is a full-time, 12 month-a-year, on-going position with excellent 
employee benefits. Employment is contingent upon successful completion 
of a background check. Please send a letter of interest, resume and 
contact information for four references to Charlie Derr, Director of 
Instructional Technology at NetworkAdminSearch at simons-rock.edu.

No phone calls please.

-- 
Chris Gauthier (He/Him)
Director, User Services
Bard College at Simon's Rock
84 Alford Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230-1978
cgauthier at simons-rock.edu
(413) 528-7471