Network Administrator II

The Network Administrator II is responsible for the design, implementation, and high-level support of the institution's core network infrastructure. This role focuses on the security, integrity, and availability of enterprise-grade routing, switching, wireless, and firewall systems. The ideal candidate will provide expert-level administration for a large-scale network, ensuring robust connectivity through advanced routing protocols and stringent security best practices. Core Infrastructure: Provide day-to-day operational support, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise-grade routers and switches in a large-scale environment. Routing & Protocols: Manage and optimize Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including advanced configuration of EBGP, IBGP, OSPF, and static routing. Security & Firewalls: Lead the administration of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), including rule creation, log analysis, and the implementation of VPN (Site-to-Site and Remote Access) solutions. Network Security: Implement and maintain security best practices to protect the core network from internal and external threats, ensuring compliance with institutional policies. Voice & Wireless: Collaborate on the design and maintenance of VoIP systems and high-density wireless communications infrastructure. Continuity: Manage network backup configurations, disaster recovery planning, and high-availability (HA) failover testing. Documentation: Maintain high-fidelity network diagrams (Visio/Lucid), IP address management (IPAM), and comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs). Vendor Management: Meet with vendors and contractors to vet hardware and software, ensuring all new equipment meets the scale and performance requirements of the institution. Leadership Support: Assist the Network Communications Manager in prioritizing projects and developing long-term infrastructure strategies for the Florida Tech community. Education and Experience: Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent professional certifications (CCNA, CCNP, ACMP, Network+, Security+, or similar) and work experience. Routing/Switching: Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience managing BGP and OSPF in a multi-homed or enterprise environment. Wireless Administration: Proven experience managing a medium to large-scale wireless system, with specific proficiency in Aruba AOS and/or Aruba Central. Firewall Expertise: Demonstrated experience in Firewall administration, including policy management and secure VPN tunneling. Scalability: Experience working with large-scale networks (e.g., campus-wide environments, multi-site organizations, or data centers). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Technical Mastery: Strong foundational knowledge of the OSI model, TCP/IP, VLANs, VXLAN/EVPN, Spanning Tree (STP), and Link Aggregation (LACP). VPN Administration: Proficiency in managing IPsec and SSL VPNs for secure remote connectivity. Analytical Thinking: Superior troubleshooting skills with the ability to use packet captures (Wireshark) and netflow data to diagnose complex issues. Professionalism: Ability to interact effectively with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Adaptability: A reliable and methodical approach to managing complex, high-uptime systems under pressure. Equal Opportunity Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email , or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100. Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations. Florida Tech's 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities. The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information. You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Official Transcripts Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). We are an E-verify employer

Created: 2026-03-04