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Kilgore College Director of Network Administration in Kilgore, Texas
Position summary:
The Director of Network Administration is responsible for the overall planning, organization,
and execution of all network infrastructure and operations at Kilgore College. This position will
lead and mentor a team of network administrators and engineers to ensure the secure, reliable,
and efficient operation of the college’s network environment.
Position responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive network strategy that
aligns with the college's strategic goals and technological needs.
- Network Operations: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the college's network
infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, WLAN, firewalls, VPN, and other network
components.
- Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and mentor a team of network administrators and
engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Network Security: Implement and maintain robust network security measures to protect
the college's data and systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor network performance and identify areas for
improvement to ensure optimal network speed and reliability.
- Project Management: Plan and execute network infrastructure projects, including
upgrades, expansions, and new implementations.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with network equipment and service
providers to ensure optimal service levels and cost-effectiveness.
Budget Management: Develop and manage the network administration budget, ensuring responsible and efficient use of resources.
Policy Development: Develop and enforce network policies and procedures to ensure
compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Problem Resolution: Provide timely and effective resolution of network issues and
outages to minimize disruptions to college operations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams and departments to ensure seamless
integration of network services with other college systems.
- Professional Development: Stay abreast of emerging network technologies and trends
through ongoing professional development and training.
Minimum Position Requirements:
Education: Associate Degree, Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in network administration, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Certifications: Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
Skills: Strong technical skills in network design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office with occasional travel between campus locations.
No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk
May require occasional work outside of normal business hours to address network issues
or complete projects.
Safety:
Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.
Benefits and Perks
36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’.
Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children.
Compensation for this 12-month position is commensurate with experience.
Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep .
Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.
Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.
Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.
This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Kilgore College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.
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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.
All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.
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