What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Specialist position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2025145
Posting/Functional Title
Network Specialist
University Pay Plan Title
Network Specialist
Location
San Marcos
Department
Network Operations
Recruitment Type
Open to All
Job Type
Full-Time
Funding Source
Permanent
Monthly Salary
$5,000.00 Commensurate with Experience
Job Category
Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Basic Networking Knowledge: Understanding of fundamental networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and subnetting.
- Experience with Network Hardware: Familiarity with configuring and managing network devices like routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot network issues using common tools and methodologies.
- Operating System Proficiency: Experience with network management and configuration in operating systems like Windows, Linux, or macOS.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting IT systems in Higher Education environment
- Experience installing, testing, and maintaining physical network cabling (copper, fiber optic)
- Experience with network automation and scripting
- Experience with Cisco switches and Routers
- Experience with Juniper Switches and Routers
- Experience with Wireless networking solutions
- Technical Certifications: Holding at least one entry-level networking certification, such as CompTIA Network , Cisco CCNA, or equivalent.
Job Description
Overview
We are hiring a network specialist to support our multi-campus wired and wireless networks. You will be supporting a wide variety of network technologies, from layer-2 switches to virtualized MPLS routed network environments.
About Us
We are a small team that is responsible for operating all aspects of the Texas State University campus network. We operate a heterogeneous network with equipment from multiple manufacturers such as Cisco, Juniper,, and Ruckus Wireless and focus on open networking standards and solutions. We strive to maintain a highly reliable and available network infrastructure for the university community.
About You
We are looking for someone with a solid foundation of networking skills, who enjoys learning new things and solving problems. You should have strong interpersonal skills and must be able to work collaboratively with a team and interface with end-users and management. You must also be able to work independently with minimal supervision to achieve specific goals and complete assigned tasks and projects.
Job Duties
- Work trouble tickets to resolve end-user network problems.
- Installation and configuration of campus network switches, routers, wireless access points, and related equipment.
- Allocate and assign campus wide network IP address space.
- Configure monitoring systems to monitor system status and alert on network failures and problems.
- Automate network tasks using network management and automation tools and scripting.
- Install software and firmware updates and security patches
- Produce written documentation for network designs, processes, procedures, configurations, and network diagrams.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
Additional Information to Applicants
- On-Call rotation as needed.
Job Open Date
11/14/2024
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
Open Until Filled
Yes
Normal Work Days
Normal Work Hours Start
8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End
5:00PM
Posting Notices
You will be required to electronically attach a resume and cover letter to your application.
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and takes affirmative action to employ covered veterans and people with disabilities.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why work @ Texas State?
- Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
- Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
- Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
- An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
- Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.
Salary : $5,000
