Network Administrator

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

S15922P

Working Title

Network Administrator

Department

EITS-Network Engineering

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (;/strong>. The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

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

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

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

Advertised Salary

Up to 105,000

Posting Date

10/16/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

12/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Please provide name and contact information for three professional references.
• This is a full-time, onsite position.
• This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.

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 ().

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title

IT Network Engineer III

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience

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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

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

Physical Demands

• Adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to connect network cabling (including fiber optics).
• Job takes place in cooled office environment and in a typical cooled datacenter environment.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.
• Move from one office to another office on campus.
• Lift and install rack based 2U network equipment.

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

Duties/Responsibilities

Evaluate, recommend, design, and maintain network systems and applications that provide mission critical central services:

• Implement, manage and provide operational support for enterprise network services.
• Manage and support operation of enterprise firewall services.
• Implement and manage enterprise Intrusion Prevention/Detection systems.
• Perform long-range capacity planning to determine the type of resources needed to support projected volume and types of solutions best suited to needs.
• Perform initial setup, software installation, testing, and security hardening of network and security systems.
• Maintain software, including testing, evaluation and installation of new versions or authorized modifications to custom and vendor-supplied operating systems and related software applications.
• Work with other departments to implement/support critical network services
• Patch network and security systems and applications; monitor production systems; implement system policies; schedule system processes such as backups; and execute recovery operations when necessary.

Percentage of time

50

Duties/Responsibilities

Network Fault Management- Including routing, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN

• Determine and initiates appropriate and immediate actions to restore normal services with minimal disruption.
• Investigate recurring and related operating system failures or inefficiencies by reviewing system logs, dumps and other information from clients or technical personnel.
• Establish the correct priority for reported network faults; fully document the systems involved; make any necessary changes; and document the solution.
• Perform or recommends proactive measures to prevent failures when possible.
• Work with Information Security staff to supplement incident response and crisis management needs.
• Share responsibility for emergency system maintenance on a 247 basis.

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

Planning and Documentation:

• Provide detailed planning for assigned tasks to include work breakdowns, timelines, and risk assessment.
• Provide detailed documentation and diagrams for proposed, altered, and existing network security systems.
• Prepare documentation for inventory and maintenance of NOC equipment.

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

IP and name space management:
a. Assist with management of enterprise DHCP/DNS/IPAM system (Bluecat ProteAdonis,)
b. Assigns IP address and scopes to clients
c. Follows internal process to document and manage IP assignment
d. Configures routers to facilitate IP assignment
e. Works with clients to determine need and optimization of IP space

Percentage of time

10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

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



Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents