Metropolitan State University of Denver · 3 days ago
Junior Network Administrator
Denver, Colorado
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$42K/yr - $60K/yr
0+ years expMetropolitan State University of Denver is seeking a Junior Network Administrator with foundational experience in managing network equipment. The role involves supporting network operations for students, faculty, and staff by installing, configuring, and maintaining campus network infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
50% - Serves as network admin of the University’s extensive networking systems. Helps to install, configure, upgrade, and test network equipment such as routers, switches, and wireless access points based on networking standards (TCP/IP, 802.1q, 802.11ac/n and more). Currently, this includes approximately 800 electronic devices in over 99 locations throughout the Auraria Campus, and our remote locations, which include Center for Visual Arts, Kalamath, Medical Clinic in Aurora, Quigg Newton and the COLO
20% - Diagnoses network-related problems, often involving contact with end users, to identify symptoms. Isolates faults to a particular network and/or cabling system/set of components. Assists in identifying any defective equipment (fiber, copper, or hardware) and/or utilizes network test equipment such as a protocol analyzer to isolate the fault. Engages in repair effort
20% - Assist with the network management and monitoring of systems (DNS, Aerohive, Meraki, SolarWinds) which support the networking functions for MSU Denver’s computing environments. These provide round-the-clock monitoring and automated paging to MSU Denver IT network support staff. Likewise, they continuously monitor suspected security violations and facilitate inventory control and operating system upgrades
5% - Implements and manages network cabling, such as Category 6 and 6a wire, 50 um multimode and 9um fiber optics in support of student computing labs, patch panels, networking/phones closets and faculty and staff workstations. This includes the installation of the cable, attachment of
5% Other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
6 months – 1 year experience working in a higher education networking organization
6 months -1-year experience providing wired and wireless network support in an enterprise environment
6 months -1-year experience supporting network protocols such as TCP/IP, 802.1q 802.11ac/n
6 months -1-year experience administering network monitor tools such as Solarwinds, Meraki Dashboard and Aerohive
Ability to walk 2 miles; climb an 8-ft ladder carrying 50 pounds and be able to identify colors (job requires working with various colored cabling)
Preferred
Experience with Cisco Meraki switches and access points
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience with large scale network projects such as networking equipment replacement upgrades for entire buildings
Benefits
Medical
Vision and dental
Free RTD pass
Tuition reimbursement
Life and supplemental insurance plans
Retirement plans
Access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan
Company
Metropolitan State University of Denver
The Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public university located in Denver, in the U.S. state of Colorado.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-09-28Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Jim Carpenter
Chief Financial Officer
Bob Amend
Interim Chief Academic and Administrative Officer
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