Network Systems Administrator - International Studies Abroad - Austin, TX

Summary of Duties:
The Network Systems Administrator will be responsible for implementing,

operating, and maintaining all network components for LAN/WAN. Additionally,

this person will manage and maintain other network systems, including server

infrastructure, storage, and backups. This person will contribute greatly to

the implementation of policies and procedures that ensure network system

provisioning and maintenance that is consistent with organization goals,

industry best practices, and security requirements – with a focus on

continuous availability and security of all systems. Additionally, the

candidate will be required to participate in a 24×7 rotational coverage

approximately one week per month.

Job Functions:

• Configure and maintain network infrastructure components (routers, switches,

firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, etc.) primarily comprised of Cisco equipment.

Identify and resolve sometimes complex network connectivity or outage issues.

• Contribute to the evolving architecture of our network infrastructure to meet

changing requirements for scaling, reliability, performance, and manageability.

• Troubleshoot server issues, both physical and virtual (VMware) in all areas –

including hardware, operating system, and software application levels.

• Monitor server storage and backup systems for proper functionality.


• Provide recommendations in the design, testing, and implementation of various

network systems and components.

• Participate in interdepartmental collaboration with and support of other IT

team members.

Skills:
CCNA Certification (minimum) and 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.

Strong knowledge of Cisco UI (ASDM, Configuration Professional tools) is valued.

Experience with both Linux and Windows servers in a VMware environment

preferred.

Advanced level understanding of VMware ESXi and related tools desired.

Bachelor’s Degree in related Information Technology field is preferred but not

required.