Job Details

Junior Network Administrator

Position Number: 7003908
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Computing - Network/System Administration

Junior Network Administrator

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $74,895.00 - $82,778.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Professional Full-Time
Job Number: 2500240
Division: Administration and Finance
Department: Information Technology Services (BITS)
Opening Date: 03/16/2026
Closing:
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Network Administrator to join our IT team. This position will assist in the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our network infrastructure, with a secondary focus on supporting telecommunications systems. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of networking concepts, a willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other IT staff.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

Provides Tier 1/Tier 2 support for network-related service requests and incidents.
Supports the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network equipment, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and UPS systems.
Monitors network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues under the guidance of senior engineers.
Supports LAN, WLAN, WAN, and VPN connectivity for users across multiple locations.
Maintains network documentation, diagrams, and inventory records.
Contributes to network security initiatives, including updates, patching, security audits and compliance checks.
Assists team with supporting on-site data center operations including installing and removing data racks, servers, and cable systems, and also monitoring HVAC, and UPS power systems.
Provides support for voice/phone operations including configuring phones, voice mail, call routing and e911 functions.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree by the time of appointment from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
Experience with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, VLANs, switching technologies)
Experience with network monitoring tools
Basic understanding of network security principles
Effective verbal and written communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload
Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Cisco, Meraki, or similar networking equipment
Experience with WiFi / WLAN system configuration and performing WLAN Site Surveys
Familiarity with VoIP systems, voice gateways, voice trunk circuits and telecommunication concepts

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

37.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm, with some flexibility and occasional requests to work non-standard times.
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5251681/junior-network-administrator

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