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Senior Network Security Administrator - Hybrid
Location:
Wichita, KS
Description:
WSU is seeking a well-rounded Senior Network Analyst with a strong background in both network and security administration to join our growing team. We seek an adaptable individual who can stay abreast of the latest security solutions to ensure WSU remains at the forefront. If you have a background working in education, enterprise, or service provider networks with hands on experience configuring firewalls, VPN?s, routers, switches, and other networking devices then this position may be right for you. You will work on a wide range of projects that include implementing new technologies to adapt to the evolving security landscape and administering daily network and security tasks. You will be responsible for safeguarding our networks and systems from potential cyber threats, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our critical information assets.If you are up for these challenges apply promptly for the best opportunity. Duties Include:Proactively monitors networks to provide stable, dependable network services across multiple platforms.Configures and troubleshoots computer networks and participates in the capacity planning process for the network infrastructure.Maintains LAN, WAN, wireless and security operations by working with a variety of hardware and software vendors to ensure timely problem resolution.Maintains and utilizes network management applications to identify network faults, to ensure the provision of data or other telecommunications access to customers, and the movement of information from one location to the other.Performs daily network administration tasks and may participate in a 24/7 on-call support rotation.Monitors, analyzes, and resolves problems associated with the server infrastructure.Provides 2nd/3rd level customer support to identify, explain, and resolve technical issues relating to the network infrastructure.Participates in defining and implementing procedures as well as follows those established, ensuring the security of the university information assets.Create and maintain network documentation.Work in a ticketing system to resolve a wide variety of end user issues.Respond to and mitigate evolving security threats. To apply: jobs.wichita.edu/postings/32109 Summary of ResponsibilitiesProvides administration and day-to-day operation of the University?s highly complex network environments. Essential FunctionsLeads the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures and associated training plans for network resource administration, appropriate use, security controls and disaster recovery.Ensures network performance through testing, monitoring, and statistics reporting. Manages and performs network systems software upgrades, including planning and scheduling, testing and coordination.Participates in the evaluation of new products and technologies to determine those best meet business needs.Conducts feasibility studies, assesses impacts on existing system configurations, and performs cost benefit analyses to support the selection and purchase of network hardware and software.Liaises with others to resolve network issues and support network operations as needed.Leads development projects and advises leadership and users on new or optimal technologies or methods to improve the functionality and/or efficiency. Coaches, trains, or mentors less experienced staff members. Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent by hire date Preferred EducationRelevant certifications such as CISSP, PCNSE, or CCNP Security Minimum ExperienceEight (8) years of experience in network administration. Every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted for one (1) year of experience. Preferred ExperiencePrevious experience as a network engineer, security engineer, or senior network administrator.Previous experience working across multi-vendor network infrastructure platforms such as Cisco, Extreme, Palo Alto or RuckusHands on experience implementing, configuring, and maintaining next generation firewalls, ACL?s, VPNs, and IP Sec Tunnels. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to introduce and integrate innovative technologies to drive efficiencies.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize and remediate potential problems.Advanced knowledge in network and security administration.Ability to translate technical roadmaps and strategies into business solutions.Ability to troubleshoot a complex security landscape and network issues of a various nature that serves a wide range of stakeholders, providing the root cause analysis.Willingness to learn new vendor network and security solutions and technologies.Collaborate with other engineers and teams to implement solutions in accordance with existing standards. Pay InformationRange beginning point $76,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications
Company:
Wichita State University
Posted:
May 16 on PostJobFree
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