Network Specialist 2 - Bloomsburg, United States - Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
S146

Classification Title
Network Specialist 2

Working Title
Network Specialist 2 - Systems Administrator

Department
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Digital Forensics

Home Campus
Bloomsburg

Bargaining Unit
AFSCME - Agreement

Work Location
Home Campus

Position Type
Staff

Temporary/ Permanent
Permanent

Full-time/ Part-time
Full-Time

If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)

Benefits

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Generous retirement plans, two options:
  • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
  • State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Start Time
8:00 AM

End Time
4:30 PM

Hours Per Week
37.5 hours per week

Days Worked (Check all that apply)
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri

Salary
$64,959.00/annual in accordance with the AFSCME CBA

Anticipated Start Date

May 2024

Anticipated End Date

N/A

Position Summary Information

Position Purpose

This position will be responsible for all aspects of installation, maintenance and operation of server and networked computer lab infrastructure for the Department of Mathematics and Digital Sciences in the College of Science and Technology. This includes monitoring the stability, security and correct operation of servers and network storage, web servers, database servers, directory services, computer labs and third party application systems. The position will be required to provide support, problem determination and correction to end users and other technical staff as necessary. Other duties will include installation and maintenance of third party application systems, performing and maintaining system backups, planning and performing system recoveries or disaster recoveries as necessary and understanding digital forensics applications and specialized needs. Performing capacity planning and system life cycles is required. The position requires writing the necessary scripts or programs to automate tasks as necessary. This position will require a high level of interaction and communication with Faculty, Staff and Students in order to understand and provide any special problem solutions needed in a diverse higher education environment.

Description of Duties

• Administer and Support Server Virtualization systems.
• Administer Database Servers
• Install specialized application systems.
• Administer Windows and Linux Web Servers.
• Administer Windows and Linux DHCP and DNS servers.
• Administer Storage Area Network Hardware and Software.
• Monitor and maintain all aspects of security for assigned systems.
• Administer Network and Server monitoring systems.
• Administer and Support local Virtualization systems.

Decision Making

• Will be required to prioritize various problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Will have to decide on courses of actions that will affect the availability of systems used by all faculty, staff and students.
• Will need to ensure systems are ready and available to students at all times.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Will provide specifications and recommendations for server, hardware and software systems and services. This includes hardware for computer labs, network and routing devices.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Will supervise student workers as needed to accomplish tasks.

Minimum Requirements Profile

One year of experience as a Network Specialist 1
OR

Two years of information technology experience that includes one year of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance, and an associate's degree in any information technology field
OR

Four years of information technology experience that includes one year of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance
OR

An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field.
OR

Two years as a Network Specialist 1, Information Technology Generalist 1, Applications Developer 1, or Distributed Systems Specialist 1.
OR

Three (3) years of information technology experience that includes two years of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance and an associate degree in any information technology field.
OR

Five (5) years of information technology experience that includes two years of technical experience in network operation or network maintenance.
OR

An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 24 credits in computer science

*It is preferred that the years of the required experience must have been obtained within the last five years.

Applicant Rating Criteria

1. Education and Experience
2. Demonstrated experience in the maintenance of servers, directory services, computer labs and third party application systems.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of the technologies listed in the position announcement.
4. Possession of the abilities listed in the position announcement.
5. Communication skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong working knowledge of:

• Web Servers, particularly IIS and Apache.
• Creating, allocating, monitoring and specifying Virtual Machines and the hardware to support them.
• VMWare VSphere Server
• Digital Forensic Software and Hardware Systems
• Enterprise Backup Systems
• DNS and DHCP Servers
• Storage Area Networks
• Network and Application Security
• Linux
• License Servers
• MySQL
• Computer Lab configuration and management for Mathematics, Computer Science and Digital Forensics courses.
• Java and other programming Languages
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Windows based file servers.
• Windows based print servers.
• Microsoft Exchange
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Microsoft Configuration Manager
• Knowledge of developments and practices in information technology and methodologies in applications and systems analysis and development.
• Knowledge of information technology and systems analysis principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices applicable to information technology development and support.
• Knowledge of the concepts, characteristics, and capabilities of information technology.
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of networking.
• Knowledge of the process of configuring desktop PC's and peripheral hardware.
• Knowledge of the process of installing and configuring software on desktop PC's and peripheral hardware.
• Knowledge of system fundamentals, memory management, power supplies, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Knowledge of desktop computer operating systems.
• Knowledge of network operating systems.
• Knowledge of industry standard software application programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and database, and their use and functionality.
• Knowledge of computer programming techniques.
• Knowledge of the use and interpretation of diagnostic utility programs used in troubleshooting problems.
• Skill in the use of inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Ability to analyze and translate management and business process objectives and procedures into information technology solutions to meet user and business requirements.
• Ability to conduct presentations and information technology training.
• Ability to install and configure PC's and peripheral hardware. Ability to install and configure software on PC's and peripheral hardware.
• Ability to elicit information from employees in order to diagnose and troubleshoot problems associated with information technology hardware and software.
• Ability to provide assistance and support to employees in the use of software application programs and hardware devices.
• Ability to utilize diagnostic utility programs in troubleshooting hardware and software problems.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and present factual information to employees.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret technical manuals and procedures.
• Ability to grasp and learn new concepts in the information technology field.
• Ability to learn the federal and state regulatory agencies, laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to information technology.
• Ability to conduct research in order to discover answers to problems that have not been previously documented.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to update users on task status.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the user community.
• Ability to travel to points away from the established work location to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
• Must have good project management skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to assess and prioritize problems and act on available information.
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel to accomplish objectives through a team effort.
• Ability to work with vendor technical support services

Essential Functions

1. Must be able to write and speak fluent English.

2. Ability to lift/carry/move components & materials weighing up to 60 pounds

3. Ability to communicate and relate to all types of technology users

4. Ability to develop and present technical information in an easily understood manner.

5. Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 5 pounds.

6. Reaching for objects at, above and below shoulder

7. Occasionally twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objects

8. Advance mathematical and reading skills including understanding complex technical written documents and diagrams

9. Ability to determine the best means to ensure availability of systems assigned.

10. Sensory skills, i.e. visual, hearing, and speaking

11. Keyboard skills

Posting Detail Information

Open Date mm-dd-yyyy
03/12/2024

Close Date mm-dd-yyyy

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

• For full consideration, applications must be received by March 22, 2024.
• Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.
• Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

Background Clearances

Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.

Diversity Statement

At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:

•Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.

•Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.

•Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.

Title IX/Clery

The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, , or ), to coordinate the University's compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University's compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: ; Fax:

About Commonwealth University of PA

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