Network Technician
About Us
Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.
Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.
Job Summary
This position includes the responsibility of providing technical support to the campus network. This position provides support for the campus resident network and the campus wireless network. This position is responsible for assisting the Network Coordinator with configuration, problem-resolution, documentation, and management of the physical, logical and logistical components of the campus network. This position provides support for provider network services for applications such as e-mail, on-line classes/distance education, registration, administrative database access, web access, etc.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of network communication technology including Cisco routers and switches is required. In addition, knowledge of various types of data communications cabling such as fiber optics, and twisted pair cable is also required. The position requires knowledge of computer/network security. Knowledge of wireless networking is also required.
Requires knowledge of computer hardware, software and operating systems and the ability to maintain and repair (in depth, beyond the scope of plug-and play) a wide variety of servers, desktop and laptop computers, and peripherals. Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent networking experience required.
Required Documents to Attach
Please attach a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.
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