Network and Server Administrator

Salary : $56,139.00 - $73,632.00 Annually

Location : Rainsville, AL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 05829

College / Division : NACC-601110-SACSCOC Accreditation

Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Campus Location : Northeast Alabama Community College

Position Summary

What is Required to Apply? YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AS DESCRIBED AT THE END OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE JOB TO BE CONSIDERED. When applying, applicants will be required to submit a resume via the NEOED system, but there are other documents that are also required as part of this job application. Those can be added by selecting "Add Supplemental Attachment" on the attachments screen of your online application.

Interviews and Notifications : Interviews will be scheduled by phone. Once the position has been filled, each applicant will be notified by email. This process can take several weeks to complete after the application deadline.

Salary Placement and Work Hours : This is a 12-month position. Placement will be on the E1 salary schedule (Range of $50,680 to $68,169) and is at the President's discretion based on applicable, documented work experience and level of education. The work week is Monday through Friday, and hours worked will be a minimum of 40 per week.

Supervisory Responsibility : No.

Start Date : March 2025

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Function : The Network and Server Administrator works in the Office of Educational Technology Support to provide support and maintenance to College servers; network routing and switching equipment; and PC hardware, software, and peripheral equipment. This position is responsible for operating computer and peripheral equipment by means of a PC or online terminal. The position is under direct supervision of the Director of Educational Technology Support and must comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College.

Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities of this position include the following :

• Design, configure, and manage local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and wireless networks
• Maintain firewalls, routers, switches, and access points, ensuring the network's security and efficiency
• Monitor network performance, applying updates, patches, and security measures to ensure optimal performance and uptime on campus and at other College locations
• Troubleshoot network issues on campus and at other College locations
• Install, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers utilizing VMware, including Windows and Linux operating systems
• Monitor server performance, applying updates, patches, and security measures to ensure system reliability
• Manage and maintain Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other essential services such as network printing services
• Assist with maintaining single sign-on with multiple applications through Microsoft Entra
• Maintain and administrate virtual desktop infrastructure utilizing VMware Horizon
• Ensure the integrity and security of the college's IT infrastructure, implement security policies and best practices
• Maintain compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA)
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and system audits
• Provide Tier II technical support for escalated IT issues, assisting the Help Desk team as needed
• Document configurations, processes, and procedures for IT systems
• Evaluate, recommend, and assist in the acquisition and / or discontinuance of technology equipment
• Assist the Office of Educational Technology support with other tasks as requested by the President and / or the Director of Educational Technology Support
• Represent the College on various committees and serve on institutional committees as assigned
• Maintain appropriate work hours as outlined in State and College policies
• Work occasional evenings or weekends to perform upgrades or respond to critical issues as needed by the President or supervisor
• Participate in the College's planning process
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College
• Have knowledge of and commitment to the philosophy and objectives of Northeast Alabama Community College
• Represent the College and its philosophy to prospective students and to others in the community
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President or supervisor

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Required Education, Training and / or Experience :

Application Procedures / Additional Information

IMPORTANT!!! - Read all of the following information very carefully before you submit an application. Do not submit an application until you have all required application materials uploaded to NEOED. Do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation to the NACC Human Resources or Registrar's Offices. These must be uploaded by the applicant as part of his or her application. To have a complete application, applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following documents on the "Attachments" screen of the online application. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the requirements are met.

1. A completed online application form 2. A current résumé 3. A separate transcript from each College attended

This means all of them , even if the credit shows on another transcript and even if it is from a community, junior, or technical college)

Note : To qualify, the transcript(s) must include your name and the name of the institution and confirm that the degree required for the position was conferred (date received). Make sure to ensure this information is included. 4. Two signed letters of recommendation that confirm experience, dated within one year of the application deadline. One must be from the applicant's current or former college instructor, supervisor, or employer. Each must have an actual signature or electronic signature. Typed signatures and typed cursive fonts are NOT accepted as a signature. YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE JOB TO BE CONSIDERED.

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS : All applications must be submitted through the NEOED system. Click on the green "Apply" button at the top of this announcement to create or access your NEOED account. All application materials must be uploaded by the applicant to his or her account, including transcripts, resumes, letters of recommendation, etc., according to what is listed in the application requirements section by the application deadline. Do not submit an application until you have all required application materials uploaded. Applications are only accepted through the NEOED System. If you have questions, contact the Human Resources Office at 256.228.6001, ext. 2230. Technical questions about the NEOED website, account creation, and / or uploading or completing application materials should be directed to the NEOED helpline at 855-524-5627.

A scanner and computer are available on campus for applicants who need to upload documents to the online application system. This service is free of charge and is available during normal operating hours of the TLC and Library. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Ms. Judith Lea in the Technology Learning Center (256.228.6001, ext. 2309) or Dr. Julia Everett (256.228.6001, ext. 2226) in the Library.

Applications for the position will be reviewed to determine (1) if they are complete and (2) if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications required of the position. Interviews are then scheduled at the President's discretion and will be conducted via a web-interface such as Zoom, Skype, or Microsoft Teams. Applicants will be required to participate in an interview at their own expense. Official transcripts will be required of the finalist chosen for employment by the President.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Criminal Background Checks -In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

E-verify - Northeast Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Verification of Work Experience - As a condition of the employment offer, the applicant chosen to fill the position will be required to submit verification from previous and current employers to confirm the work experience stated in the application. The verification form, provided by the College to the applicant, must include the applicant's beginning and ending dates of employment and job title; confirm if the employment was full time or part-time; and outline job duties. This information will be used to determine salary schedule placement and is required within fifteen (15) working days of acceptance of an employment offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Northeast Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Northeast Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Northeast Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Accreditation - Northeast Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associates Degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Northeast Alabama Community College.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

8 hours per month

may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20 16 hours per month

may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King / Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Law Enforcement Officers :

Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Tobacco Usage Premium

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10 / 01 / 17).

Duty Hours

hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees / Dependents at two-year colleges :

Note : Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

NACC Applicants : Did you attach ALL of the required application materials including (1) a current resume; (2) an official or unofficial copy of each of your transcripts that include your name, the name of each college, and confirm that you have received the minimum degree required for this position; (3) two letters of recommendation, signed and dated within one year of the application deadline, one of which is from your current or former supervisor, employer, or college instructor(You are encouraged to double check your uploaded items. IF YOU CANNOT ANSWER YES, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL OF THESE MATERIALS UPLOADED.))

NACC Letters of Recommendation - SignatureAre all of your letters of recommendation actually signed, meaning that there is a physical signature that is NOT A TYPED FONT? This is a requirement for consideration of your application.

NACC Letters of Appointment - DateAre all of your letters of recommendation dated within one year of the application deadline? This is a requirement for consideration of your application.

Are you willing to work occasional evening or weekends to perform upgrades or respond to critical issues?

Do you have knowledge of Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS? If so, briefly explain.

Briefly explain your experience with server virtualization platforms such as VMware.

How many years of experience do you have in network administration?

Do you have experience in configuring and managing network devices? Briefly explain, if so.

How many years of work experience do you have in duties related to the position (e.g., Windows Server Environments, virtual servers, troubleshooting)

Required Question

Salary : $50,680 - $68,169