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Network Administrator Associate

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Oct 09, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S15878P
Working Title	Network Administrator Associate
Department	EITS-Network Engineering
About the University of Georgia	Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website	eits.uga.edu
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Occasional after-hours as needed.
Advertised Salary	Up to 60,613
Posting Date	10/08/2026
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	11/09/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please provide name and contact information for three professional references This is a full-time, on-site position This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship.
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title	Network Support Technician III
FLSA	Non-Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	The University of Georgia Enterprise Information Technology Services ( EITS) is seeking qualified junior-level candidates for a Network Administrator position in Network Engineering. This position will work as part of a team responsible for the delivery and support of mission critical advanced network technologies in a large local (Athens) and extended campuses network across the state.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Knowledge of configuring networking equipment (switches, routers) Knowledge of SNMP network monitoring tools Knowledge of Ethernet and IP networking (TCP and UDP) Familiarity with LAN/WAN L2/L3 protocols Knowledge of wireless networking including controller-based lightweight architectures Familiarity with firewalls and VPNs Knowledge of DHCP, IPAM, and DNS Knowledge of writing technical documentation
Physical Demands	Lift and install chassis based network equipment. Move from one office to another office on campus. Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to connect network cabling (including fiber optics). Job takes place in cooled office environment and in a typical cooled data center environment. Driving to perform job related tasks.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Network Core Operations and Management (LAN, WAN, and Wireless)

Plan, implement, and manage the enterprise core, wireless, and data center networks.
Provides support for LAN, WAN, and wireless network services
Plan, implement, and manage switch/router management applications, monitoring, and configuration backup.
Maintain a broad knowledge of operations & objectives across EITS and the University in general as required to effectively provide services
Work with other units to maintain and enhance existing services and works to assist in the development and deployment of new services consistent with the EITS Strategic Plan including DNS, DHCP, AAA Remote Access (VPN), and Monitoring applications
Work with vendors as needed to maintain and deploy services

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	IP and name space management: Assist with management of enterprise DHCP/DNS/IPAM system (BlueCat Proteus/Adonis,) Assigns IP address and scopes to clients Follows internal process to document and manage IP assignment Configures routers to facilitate IP assignment Works with clients to determine need and optimization of IP space
Percentage of time	10

Duties/Responsibilities

Network Fault Management - Including routing, switching, video conferencing, load balancing, and all other network related problems

Assist with determining appropriate actions needed to restore normal services with minimal down time.
Assist with investigating recurring and related operating system failures /inefficiencies by reviewing system logs, dumps and other information from clients or technical personnel
Works with staff in Information Security to supplement incident response and crisis management needs
Shares responsibility for routine and emergency system maintenance on a 24O7 basis

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Planning and Documentation. Assist with the creation of detailed network documentation and diagrams for proposed, altered, and existing network paths. Assist in the preparation of documentation for inventory and maintenance of NOC equipment
Percentage of time	10