Job Description

Job Number: CLA00568P

Position Title: Network Administrator

Position Type: Classified Full Time

Percentage Employee: 100%

Number of Months Assignment: 12

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Current Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.

Salary Range: 50

Salary: $9,204.39 – $11,755.45 monthly – Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: Main Campus

Department: Information Technology (Dept)

Open Date: 09/23/2025

Closing Date: 10/07/2025

Basic Function

Under the direction of an administrator or manager, performs complex responsibilities in the administration, integration, planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the Districts network infrastructure; monitors troubleshoots, diagnoses, and resolves computers and network servers, equipment, and devices to ensure network performance levels and stability; installs and monitors network security devices, software, protocols, and processes; provides technical guidance and support to District staff on computer network systems and telecommunications technology; serves as a primary technical advisor for complex network, communication, and configuration issues.

Representative Duties

1. Assists in the design and architecture of the physical multi-site wide area network infrastructure; integrates enterprise level networking devices including but not limited to security devices such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems and backup.
2. Assists in the cloud architecture related to resources including but not limited to Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
3. Assists with the design and architecture of the logical wide area network infrastructure to control traffic flow to provide optimum efficiency and resiliency, including but not limited to virtual lans, static routes, and access controls; employs advanced routing protocols such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP).
4. Assists with the design and architecture of internet services by working with service and carrier providers to maintain adequate network bandwidth for end user needs.
5. Installs, configures, administers, and maintains all devices to adhere to common architecture to develop a well-balanced infrastructure based on accessibility and security; manage wired and wireless clients logically to allow for optimum traffic flow and security controls.
6. Designs, implements, and maintains new security systems and methods; monitors for network intrusions and security breaches; develops layers of front-end and back-end security resources for greater defense against nefarious users; authenticates and monitors traffic, traffic filtering, and security controls.
7. Analyzes network capacity and growth requirements; recommends network infrastructure upgrades and enhancements to meet long-term District needs; installs server racks, uninterruptible power supplies, and other server support equipment; develops specifications for network hardware, software and cabling upgrades and enhancements.
8. Designs and implements the server and storage systems to deliver CPU storage, memory and networking for application requests including but not limited to on premises virtualization as well as cloud-based resources.
9. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and resolves server connectivity and performance issues; administers network standards, including but not limited to naming conventions and address protocols; analyzes and monitors network traffic and other conditions to ensure optimal performance and ‘uptime; analyzes data to minimize network congestion.
10. Maintains industry best practices; provides backup services for servers and end-users; configures and monitors onsite and offsite backup replication and recovery systems.
11. Maintains and organizes a user access system; controls organizational units in granting access to various network resources.
12. Develops and maintains the cloud infrastructure to utilize IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services.
13. Develops standards of operation for support and maintenance of the Districts network systems; documents processes to execute various system operations; ensures consistency within the Information Technology team; provides training to team members and end users, as needed.
14. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the departments day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and corres­pondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment.
15. Attends and participates in a variety of committees, meetings, trainings, conferences, workshops, and professional development opportunities, as requested.
16. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.
• California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Principles, practices, policies, and procedures related to heterogeneous network administration, network security and backup.
• Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model related to network operations for network design.
• Internet Protocols (IP) and network segmentation strategies for efficient and security logical network design.
• Principles, methods, and techniques for layout, installation, configuration, integration, and operation of network systems, components, equipment, and devices.
• Principles, methods, and techniques for installation, configuration, integration, and operation of Storage Area Network systems, components, equipment, devices, and software.
• Server hardware and operating system architecture, directory services, characteristics, commands, and components applicable to District servers and computer platforms.
• Standard network management software, equipment, tools, and utilities.
• Methods and techniques for performing connectivity testing and network analysis and troubleshooting.
• Principles, practices, and methods of network administration and maintenance, including configuration, performance tuning, and diagnostic tools.
• Wired and wireless network security principles, equipment, software, practices, techniques, and tools, including encryption standards and authentication methods.
• Principles, practices, and methods of systems administration and maintenance.
• Disaster planning and recovery techniques.
• Command Line Interface protocols.
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
• Design, operations, properties, and capabilities of networks and network cabling.
• Network systems analysis and troubleshooting principles and procedures.
• Software and hardware tools used to troubleshoot communication issues.
• Virtualization (VMware, Microsoft, Citrix) and cloud environments.
• IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Advanced management of clusters of servers for usability, security, and resiliency.
• Storage system technologies to manage SAN connections, volumes, and arrays for usage and resiliency.
• Network monitoring software to manage a LAN and WAN environment.
• A variety of computer and network operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, and Linux Enterprise.
• Applications such as Active Director, LDAP, DHCP, DNS, file sharing, print sharing and email.
• Record-keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing system methods and techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Ability to:

• Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
• Read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals.
• Design, configure, manage, and maintain complex wired and wireless network systems.
• Troubleshoot complex network hardware, software, and/or connectivity problems and make modifications and fixes to resolve problems.
• Develop frameworks and apply state-of-the-art technology to design and manage operating systems and network infrastructure.
• Prepare and generate clear and concise standard and ad-hoc reports.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, students, and vendors to define and clarify requirements for networking hardware and software problems.
• Assess District, department, division, and end user needs; set priorities and allocate resources to effectively meet network system needs in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively and effectively individually and as a member of a team.
• Troubleshoot network devices and data communication-related issues.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Operate computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of the assignment.
• Communicate with students, staff, and the public in person and via a variety of communication modalities using various technology resources.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with those encountered in the course of work.

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related discipline; AND Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the analysis, design, development, and administration of network infrastructures. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

License Certificates/Credentials

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver license. May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and or events in support of the overall objective of the position.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting enterprise systems commonly used in higher education (e.g., Ellucian Banner, Canvas, Microsoft 365, Zoom).
• Demonstrated success implementing or managing network security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS) in compliance with FERPA, GLBA, or other regulations.
• Strong collaboration skills with faculty, staff, and students, with a commitment to supporting equitable access to technology in academic environments.

Distinguishable Characteristics

The Network Administrator is a professional-level technical advisor to the Information Technology Department and the Districts administration. The incumbent performs complex duties related to network system administration; designs, develops, integrates, and administers the Districts network systems to provide efficient and reliable infrastructures to effectively operate and share applications and information to District staff, students, and the public. The Network Administrator assists with network architecture and participates in research and analysis of technology alternative resources; plans for network system upgrades and expansions to ensure appropriate network capacity to support meeting the Districts operational requirements. The Network Administrator is distinguished from the Network Specialist in that the latter is the technical specialist related to PC performance and networking systems. The incumbent performs specific responsibilities related to network systems. The Network Specialist designs, develops, integrates, and administers the Districts network systems to provide efficient and reliable infrastructures to effectively operate to share applications and information to District staff, students, and the public.

Working Conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus. Employees are frequently required to walk and stand and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. MENTAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District, students, vendors and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom are dissatisfied or abusive. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical office conditions, with constant interruptions, and the noise level may vary depending on activities of the office. Employees in this classification are required to perform the essential responsibilities of the position which may require working in a variety of locations and spaces including but not limited to under desks, in enclosed or confined spaces, tunnels, crawlspaces, basements, attics, ceiling raceways, conduits, ladder racks, boiler rooms, roofs, and/or trailers; work may be performed where electrical or mechanical equipment and/or technology is housed, airborne dust and particles, extreme temperatures and humidity, fumes and the risk of electrical shock; the noise level may be loud and some work may involve climbing ladders and working in precarious places.

Position Description

Applications are currently being accepted for Network Administrator. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. This is a Full-Time 100%, in person position.

Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date. Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed: Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions), Résumé/Curriculum Vitae, Complete transcripts of all colleges/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted). PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.