Network Administrator

• 3 month assignment with potential to extend
• Onsite - Champaign, IL

To deploy, configure, maintain, and monitor all active network equipment to ensure smooth network operation with minimal downtime.

• Router/Switch
• Backups
• Monitoring
• Wireless

• Design, deploy, and configure computer networks and systems.
• Maintain and monitor the District’s computer networks to ensure optimal performance and resolve issues as they arise.
• Set up new networks and connect them to existing networks using routing devices to create internetworks.
• Maintain network servers including file servers, VPN gateways, and intrusion detection systems.
• Configure UCP communications to enable users to exchange files and electronic mail with remote machines.
• Support and administer third‑party applications.
• Set up user accounts, permissions, and passwords, and onboard users to the network as needed.
• Assist with administration of desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, surveillance cameras, radios, smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
• Analyze and monitor server security and implement patches and fixes to address potential security vulnerabilities.
• Test product releases to minimize user impact and ensure compatibility.
• Research and make recommendations related to server system administration.
• Implement and manage disaster recovery and backup processes.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to communicate the status of projects, activities, and achievements.
• Develop and maintain an internal wiki with technical documentation, manuals, and IT policies/procedures.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and users.
• Train Computer Technicians on network configuration and infrastructure as needed.
• Perform Computer Technician duties as directed.
• Provide second‑tier technical support when requested.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Network Administration (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Certification in disciplines such as Cisco CCNA, Juniper, CompTIA Network+, or Microsoft certifications in Windows Server and Windows Client (strongly preferred).
• Minimum of two (2) years of network administration experience, including networking, routing, and switching.
• Experience with firewalls, Internet VPNs, remote implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Proficiency with scripting languages.
• Working knowledge of various software applications and online storage and productivity tools.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and multitasking abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to travel efficiently between work locations.