Design, build, and implement network systems throughout the District. Develop, install, configure, maintain, support, and optimize all local and wide area network connections, servers, associated software, and communication links

•  Develop and implement policies for network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory, related documentation, and technical specifications information
• Plan and implement any improvement, modification, or replacement of network infrastructure components. Plan and manage budgeting for network hardware and software procurement. Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts. Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and associated training for network resource administration, appropriate use, and disaster recovery. Establish connectivity and uptime service level agreements.
• Monitor and analyze network performance across the organization's LANs, WANs, and wireless deployments. Ensure the stable operation and efficient performance of company networks. Monitor system capacity to determine its effect on performance and recommend enhancements to meet new or changing network demands. Identify and remedy network performance bottlenecks.
• Configure and troubleshoot servers, including e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated operating systems and software. Install and configure all network hardware and equipment, including routers, switches, hubs, UPSs, etc.
• Inspect, maintain, and where necessary replace network cabling, voice/data jacks, and other network-related equipment. Ensure network and IP connectivity of all workstations, application servers, and back-end office infrastructure.
• May perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position to include the recruitment and retention of students.

EDUCATION: Associate Degree - or - Professional Level certification - or - Demonstrated KSA

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years related experience

SPECIAL POSITION CONDITIONS: Will be required to be available for after-hours emergency response duties as a member of a 7x24x365 network operations team. Travel throughout the district is required using own means of transportation.

SALARY: $54,857.00 - $58,148.00 (Dependent upon qualifications)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
APPLICATION INFORMATION:  The application packet must include:

• Letter of interest
• Current resume
• Unofficial copies of transcripts reflecting the required degree and/or certifications.

Copies of transcripts should reflect completed course work and conferred degrees. All academic course work and degrees must be from a regionally 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). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited course work by an acceptable agency such as those agencies certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
 
Background Verification: As a condition of employment, all candidates accepting an offer of employment for a full-time, part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required to undergo a background verification. The check will be conducted by third party agent, backgroundchecks.com. Employment with Central Arizona College is contingent upon the successful completion of the background verification. The college does not accept responsibility for information errors reported by backgroundchecks.com during the background process. The level of the background verification for this position is: Standard level.

• Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including Cisco and/or Juniper routers, switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS and VPN platforms, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Spanning Tree, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, IEEE 802.3 Ethernet and 802.11 wireless Ethernet standards.
• Knowledge of network and PC operating systems, including Cisco IOS, Juniper Junos, Microsoft Windows, Linux/Unix, and MacOS.
• Working knowledge of telephony systems, including Cisco Unified Communications/Unity VM systems, H.323, SIP, legacy PBX and CTI integration, T1/PRI.
• Knowledge of network monitoring, management and analysis platforms and tools (e.g. Solarwinds, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Junos Space).
• Ability to work in a switched and routed environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network connections.
• Skilled at installing/configuring essential infrastructure components including switches, routers, access points, etc.
• Knowledge of anti-virus software, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other network security measures.
• Knowledge and understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Ability to be highly self-motivated and directed.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Central Arizona College (the College) is committed to provide equal employment opportunity in decisions involving hiring, evaluation, promotion, advancement and discipline, and educational opportunity to all applicants and employees. The College will hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status, genetic test information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.