SYSTEMS AND NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
Full-time, on-site Systems and Network Administrator for the Maine Community College System, serving as the lead technical resource managing servers, networks, and firewalls, including Nutanix and VMware environments. Focuses on infrastructure design, implementation, upgrades, and advanced troubleshooting at Southern Maine Community College.
- Compensation
- $90K / yr
- Location
- Southern Maine - South Portland, ME 04106
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Network engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in computer technology or related field (relevant training/experience may substitute year-for-year)
- Minimum six years of experience in network and server administration, including installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading server hardware and networking equipment
- Network+ certification or equivalent
- Ability to find creative ways to solve problems
- Experience finding more efficient ways of installing and managing servers and networks
Nice to have
- One of: Cisco CNA, CompTIA Security+, VMWare, Fortinet NSE, Sophos XG, or Microsoft Azure Services and Infrastructure certification
Full description
Systems and Network Administrator
The Maine Community College System (MCCS) is looking for a full-time Systems and Network Administrator. This position provides advanced technical services and is responsible for managing the infrastructure for servers and networks. Duties will include managing firewalls, Nutanix and VMWare environments, and networks. This position serves as the lead technical resource to the Systems and Network Infrastructure Manager on the design, creation, implementation, upgrade, management, advanced troubleshooting and technical support for the college’s infrastructure. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the development of information technology plans for the college and MCCS Information Technology Services, working with faculty and staff to determine future needs and consulting with the Systems and Network Infrastructure Manager and Associate Chief Information Officer of Infrastructure on new policies and procedures. This position is primarily located on site at Southern Maine Community College.
The Systems and Network Administrator position is classified in the MSEA Supervisory Bargaining Unit, salary range 28. Depending on experience and qualifications the starting salary is expected to be in the vicinity of $90,000. MCCS offers a full suite of employee benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement savings, flexible savings accounts, employee assistance program, tuition waivers, 529 education plan MCCS matching grant and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
The required minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in computer technology or related field and a minimum of six years of experience performing network and server administration functions to include installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading server hardware and networking equipment. Network + certification or equivalent required. Years of relevant training and experience may be considered in lieu of minimum education requirements on a year-for-year basis. One of the following certifications is preferred:
- Network +
- Cisco CNA
- CompTIA Security +
- VMWare
- Fortinet NSE
- Sophos XG
- Microsoft Azure Services and Infrastructure
The required knowledge, skills, and abilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ability to find creative ways to solve problems.
- Experience in looking for more efficient ways of installing and managing servers and networks.
To apply, please upload your cover letter, current resume/CV, including names and contact information for three professional references, and official transcripts when you complete the online application. Search will remain open until the position is filled.