Network Specialist

El Paso Community College

United States

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Network Specialist

Salary

$46,436.00 - $50,264.00 Annually

Location

El Paso, TX

Job Type

Full time - Regular

Job Number

2022162E

Division

VP Information Technology CIO

Department

Information Technology- Network Systems & Support Services

Opening Date

11/18/2022

Closing Date

6/2/2023 11:59 PM Mountain

Employee Classification

Professional Support

Position Grade

Description

Benefits

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Job Summary

Responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting the network and providing system configuration and management for all network devices.

Essential Functions

Install, maintain, and implement network management software to monitor performance characteristics for local area networks including baseline performance, collision and error rates, congestion, and overall efficiency. Analyze collected data, prepare reports documenting the status of a network, and work with Network Engineer to implement network infrastructure design modifications.

Use network-monitoring software to detect error conditions and service interruptions throughout the network. Perform diagnostic and analysis procedures to troubleshoot the symptoms and correct the problems. Report errors to the designated technical contract person for the affected system. Notify affected department of service outages when appropriate. Prepare reports documenting network errors and service interruptions.

Configure network equipment to implement design specifications and "configuration congruency" for various subsystems (routing, virtual, LANS, etc.) throughout the network. Ensure security of all network configurations.

Use monitoring and analysis tools to determine the number of users accessing various network resources and degree of resources utilization. Develop resource accounting reports necessary for growth projections.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

2. Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and inclusion.

3. Experience using, installing, maintaining, and implementing network management software.

4. Experience analyzing, collecting data, and preparing reports.

5. Experience configuring network equipment.

6. Experience using monitoring and analysis tools.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Experience performing basic network troubleshooting.

2. Experience working with routers, gateways, firewalls, and transceivers.

3. Experience with network monitoring and network security tools and techniques.

4. Experience with TCP/IP technologies including routing, sub-netting, multicast, and tunneling.

5. Experience with IP applications and concepts such as telnet, FTP, and HTTP.

6. Experience with Microsoft, Cisco equipment and layer three routing and switching.

Special Conditions:

1. Extension of application deadline.

2. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.

3. Operating a motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position; all final position candidates will be required to undergo a motor vehicle records check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures. Thereafter, motor vehicle records checks will be conducted annually.

4. Job will require extended working hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.

5. Must possess valid driver license.

6. Must be insurable.

7. Must be able to travel to different locations throughout the district using own transportation.

Other Requirements

Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.

COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.

Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.

Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso County Community College district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Full-Time Staff Positions: The College offers a highly competitive compensation program, a benefits package including retirement, health/life/dental insurance, staff scholarship, tuition reimbursement, vacation, and sick leave accrual plan.

Full-Time Faculty Positions: The College offers a highly competitive compensation program, a benefits package including retirement, health/life/dental insurance, staff scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and sick leave accrual plan.

Do you possess a valid driver license.

Yes

Are you insurable?

Yes

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