Sr. Network Administrator.

Department Information

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Description Of Job

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Sr. Network Administrator to join our Information Technology division at System Office. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining the data centers and network resources at the community colleges’ and System Office’s campuses. If you want an opportunity to work on a wide variety of network technology, this position may be for you!

CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits , and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado. CCCS-IT is a 24x7 working environment. Some evening and weekend work may be required on an as-needed basis.

All interviews for this position will be hosted in person at our office in Denver, Colorado. Travel reimbursement to the interviews is not available. All work for this role must be completed in the state of Colorado; relocation expenses are not available for this position.

Duties include...

• Configures, manages, monitors, and maintains data center resources. Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves problems using Live Action and other network and device troubleshooting/monitoring applications and tools. Develops and maintains procedures to insure the integrity and usability of the Data Center Network/System resources.
• Monitors the performance and use of Data Center system resources by analyzing performance metrics and making appropriate modifications to the Network or System parameters to insure integrity and to optimize the performance.
• Configures network & system hardware/software so that ongoing system, network, and Internet access is granted and stable, reliable, and at peak performance. Configures Network and System resources so that access is allowed to only those resources that we choose to provide access.
• Develops and implements Cisco Routers, Data Center switches, and QoS. Designs, implements, and manages complex routing architectures using OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IS-IS protocols. Architects and deploys Cisco SD-WAN (Catalyst SD-WAN) solutions across distributed enterprise environments. Deploys, configures, and manages Cisco Meraki MS-series switches across enterprise and branch locations. Manages Meraki MR wireless access points, SSIDs, RF profiles, and client roaming policies.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Bachelor's degree in an information technology-related field or with an emphasis in technology. Relevant education/experience in the appropriate technical and management areas may substitute year-for-year for the required bachelor's degree.
• Two years of experience with current industry technologies that include enterprise class Cisco Routers, Switches, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, and Meraki MS Switches.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Attributes That Will Contribute To Success In This Position

• Excellent Interpersonal, oral communication, and negotiation skills necessary to establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with faculty committees, campus and college administrators, campus departmental stakeholders, permitting agencies, budget and funding authorities, architectural and engineering consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds including college personnel, the public, and vendors.
• Ability to contribute as a team player and promote a respectful and professional working environment within and across teams.
  
  

Work Location/Travel Expectations:

• The office for this position is located at 1059 Alton Way, Denver, CO 80230.
• CCCS-IT supports a 24x7 work environment. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Travel to off-site data centers and community colleges may be required.
• Alternative Work Arrangements, including flexible schedules and hybrid-remote work, may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado.
  
  

The Colorado Community College System is the state’s largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 130,000 postsecondary students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.

CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Note: per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act , an applicant may redact information from their resume, cover letter, and/or transcripts that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If your position requires us to review an official transcript, without redacting, we will request one as part of our conditional offer process. In order to evaluate work experience against established requirements for positions, we are still requesting dates of service (month and year) for positions in the applicant’s work history.