Collin College · 15 hours ago
Network Specialist
McKinney, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$63K/yr - $77K/yr
1+ years expCollin College is seeking a Network Specialist to configure, document, install, maintain, manage, and troubleshoot their wired and wireless networks. The role involves traveling between campuses to provide network support for faculty, staff, and students.
Continuing EducationEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Configure and install switches as new data closets are added and/or install switches when additional switch ports are needed. Patch in and configure switch ports for network devices. Troubleshoot technical problems related to cabling, file server connectors and hardware
Maintain network system documentation and records. Maintain configuration backups and firmware copies
Track network system performance and write management reports summarizing network performance. Use assigned programs for tracking network performance
Travel between sites to provide software and hardware support for faculty, staff and students on network hardware and network-related software problems
Maintain an inventory of the LAN, including cable, hub and switch installations
Monitor the data communications network to ensure availability to all system users. Resolve data communications problems
Monitor network operations and troubleshoot network problems. Install and/or replace cards, cabling and other hardware as necessary
Maintain hardware and software maintenance for the district's network equipment. Work with vendors on requesting quotes for maintenance renewals. Maintain list of equipment maintenance dates and contact vendor for maintenance requests
Serve as liaison for network users to obtain clarification of problems and to identify solutions and/or corrective actions
Perform other duties as assigned
Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values
Qualification
Required
Associate degree from an accredited institution and at least one (1) year of related experience
Certification in Novell Networks (CNA), Microsoft (MCSE), or any entry level certification for Intel or Cisco
Knowledge of network protocols
Knowledge of switches and routers
Knowledge of various operating systems, software packages and firmware for network hardware and backups
Knowledge of the various wireless platforms
Knowledge of broadcast and recording server software
Knowledge of Cisco Call Manager, Unity and call accounting software
Troubleshooting skills
Organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Computer and applicable software skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to travel between sites to provide software and hardware support
Ability to generate and maintain documentation and records
Ability to maintain hardware and software maintenance
Company
Collin College
Collin College is a school in Mckinney.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.83MKey Investors
Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationTexas Workforce Commision
2024-12-16Grant· $0.28M
2024-05-21Grant· $2M
2024-03-07Grant· $0.49M
Leadership Team
Melissa Irby
Chief Financial Officer
Craig Leverette
Vice President of P12 Partnerships and Districtwide Scheduling
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