What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Administrator position at Eagle Brook Church?
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR // EAGLE BROOK CHURCH
JOB OBJECTIVES
- Administers the implementation, organization and troubleshooting of the network hardware and underlying communication protocols
- Provides both remote and on-site support for routing, switching, wireless and firewall systems to maintain reliable, secure and efficient network operations across all campuses
- Plays a key role on the Infrastructure team, ensuring that tools and systems used for ministry are efficient, resilient and aligned with Eagle Brook’s mission
- Collaborates within a team that values both professional and spiritual growth while gaining hands-on experience with modern network technologies in a supportive, mission-driven environment
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Monitors the assigned network, ensuring optimal function and minimal downtime
- Assists with identification, troubleshooting and resolution of user data communication problems
- Installs and maintains peripheral devices including printers, switches, routers and other equipment
- Monitors and analyzes network load, including traffic and utilization trends
- Conducts periodic diagnostics and testing to ensure optimal network function and minimal downtime
- Protects networks from physical harm, unauthorized access and data damage by implementing security best practices, addressing vulnerabilities and collaborating with network security resources
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintains daily logs and knowledge bases, documenting steps required to resolve network problems
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Follower of Jesus and aligns with Eagle Brook Church’s 9 core beliefs
- Associate’s or technical degree
- 3 years of related experience
- Proficient TCP/IP network protocols, functions and operations
- Proficient WAN/LAN/WLAN protocols and software, including troubleshooting
- Proficient ability to analyze and diagnose network problems using network tools and analyzer
- Proficient in managing firewalls (Palo Alto, Watchguard)
- Proficient in implementing and troubleshooting complex network configurations
- Proficient in network management and performance monitoring systems
- Practical hands-on experience configuring and installing network switches, equipment, and cabling
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- One or multiple of Net , Security , CCNA
- 5 years of related experience
JOB DETAILS
- Location: Centerville, MN
- Status: Exempt / Salary
- Salary Range: 56,000 – 66,000
- Full/Part Time: Full Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Workdays: Monday – Friday (generally)
- Work Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (generally)
- Remote Eligible: may be eligible to work from home one day per week
- Ministry/Department: Operations
- Team: Technology
WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Regular sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing
- Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like
- Occasional communication with others to exchange information
- Occasional light work that includes adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions
- Occasional moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- Occasional moving of self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces
- Occasional standing or sitting for prolonged periods
BENEFITS
Eagle Brook Church’s benefit plan is designed to help you stay healthy, feel secure and maintain work/life balance. Offering a competitive benefits package is just one way we strive to provide our employees with a rewarding workplace. We offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- health savings account (HSA)
- dependent care FSA
- employer-provided life insurance additional voluntary life insurance
- accident and critical illness insurance
- employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- generous paid-time off and holidays
- 403b retirement plan with company contribution
- development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth
- casual dress and work environment
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Eagle Brook Church provides reasonable accommodation for their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with Eagle Brook Church, call 651-429-9227 or email staffing@eaglebrookchurch.com and let us know the support you need.