Network Administrator

Posting Number : S13853P

Working Title :

Network Administrator

Department :

EITS-Network Engineering

About the University of Georgia :

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

College / Unit / Department website :

eits.uga.edu

Posting Type : External

Retirement Plan : TRS or ORP

Employment Type : Employee

Benefits Eligibility :

Benefits Eligible

Full / Part time : Full Time

Additional Schedule Information :

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Occasional after-hours as needed.

Advertised Salary :

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date : 07 / 10 / 2025

Open until filled : Yes

Proposed Starting Date :

09 / 01 / 2025

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please provide name and contact information for three professional references.

Location of Vacancy :

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement :

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement :

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Classification Title :

IT Network Support Professional

FLSA : Exempt

FTE : 1.00

Minimum Qualifications :

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education / experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications :

Work experience implementing and supporting large networks and any of the following : wireless, firewalls, load balancers, IPAM, or VPNs.

Position Summary :

The University of Georgia Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS) is seeking qualified senior-level candidates for a Network Administrator position in Network Engineering. This position will work as part of a team responsible for the delivery and support of mission critical advanced network technologies to an 80K+ node local and extended campuses across the state.

The strongest candidates for this position will have working familiarity with some or all of these various network hardware platforms in a large-scale production environment : Arista, Aruba, Juniper, F5, Cisco, Palo Alto and Bluecat as well as Azure and AWS cloud connectivity. Strong candidates should have excellent network troubleshooting skills, excellent communication skills, and ability to work as a member of a team and as a team leader.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and / or Competencies :

• Experience with configuring networking equipment (switches, routers)
• Experience with SNMP network monitoring tools
• Knowledge of Ethernet and IP networking (TCP and UDP)
• Familiarity with LAN / WAN L2 / L3 protocols
• Experience with wireless networking including controller-based lightweight architectures
• Familiarity with firewalls and VPNs
• Experience with DHCP, IPAM, and DNS
• Writing technical documentation

Physical Demands :

Is driving a responsibility of this position? :

Yes

Is this a Position of Trust? :

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? :

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? :

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) :

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy :

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy :

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties / Responsibilities :

Implement, manage and provide operational support for enterprise network services.

Percentage of time : 50

Duties / Responsibilities :

Determine and initiates appropriate and immediate actions to restore normal services with minimal disruption.

Percentage of time : 50

Duties / Responsibilities :

Provide detailed planning for assigned tasks to include work breakdowns, timelines, and risk assessment.

Percentage of time : 50

Duties / Responsibilities :

Coordinate with Information Security and responds to UGA IT Security incidents.

Percentage of time : 50

Contact Details :

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name :

Rayid Tartir

Recruitment Contact Email :

rayid@uga.edu