Junior Network Administrator

Summary

Reporting to the Network Manager, the Junior Network Admin will leverage technical expertise, customer service, and strong organizational skills to support network operations for students, administrative staff, and faculty. The position must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Position Description

Metropolitan State University of Denver is seeking a Junior Network Administrator with foundational experience in managing network equipment, including installing, configuring, and maintaining campus network infrastructure. The role also requires familiarity with networking standards and best practices.

As a junior administrator, you will work within the network team and should have a basic understanding and some hands-on experience with key networking components such as LAN/WAN environments, network security, and switch configurations. You will collaborate closely with senior network engineers to support, maintain, and troubleshoot both wired and wireless network issues.

Reporting to the Network Manager, this position requires technical aptitude, strong customer service skills, and solid organizational abilities to support network operations for students, faculty, and staff. The ideal candidate can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Duties/Responsibilities

* 50% - Serves as network admin of the University's extensive networking systems. Helps to install, configure, upgrade, and test network equipment such as routers, switches, and wireless access points based on networking standards (TCP/IP, 802.1q, 802.11ac/n and more). Currently, this includes approximately 800 electronic devices in over 99 locations throughout the Auraria Campus, and our remote locations, which include Center for Visual Arts, Kalamath, Medical Clinic in Aurora, Quigg Newton and the COLO.

* 20% - Diagnoses network-related problems, often involving contact with end users, to identify symptoms. Isolates faults to a particular network and/or cabling system/set of components. Assists in identifying any defective equipment (fiber, copper, or hardware) and/or utilizes network test equipment such as a protocol analyzer to isolate the fault. Engages in repair effort.

* 20% - Assist with the network management and monitoring of systems (DNS, Aerohive, Meraki, SolarWinds) which support the networking functions for MSU Denver's computing environments. These provide round-the-clock monitoring and automated paging to MSU Denver IT network support staff. Likewise, they continuously monitor suspected security violations and facilitate inventory control and operating system upgrades.

* 5% - Implements and manages network cabling, such as Category 6 and 6a wire, 50 um multimode and 9um fiber optics in support of student computing labs, patch panels, networking/phones closets and faculty and staff workstations. This includes the installation of the cable, attachment of

* 5% Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

* 6 months - 1 year experience working in a higher education networking organization.

* 6 months -1-year experience providing wired and wireless network support in an enterprise environment.

* 6 months -1-year experience supporting network protocols such as TCP/IP, 802.1q 802.11ac/n

* 6 months -1-year experience administering network monitor tools such as Solarwinds, Meraki Dashboard and Aerohive.

* Ability to walk 2 miles; climb an 8-ft ladder carrying 50 pounds and be able to identify colors (job requires working with various colored cabling)

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with Cisco Meraki switches and access points

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Experience with large scale network projects such as networking equipment replacement upgrades for entire buildings.

Schedule Information

Evenings and Weekend Work: Occasionally for maintenance

Schedule: [In person only; Hybrid schedule with required days in the office weekly. The first few weeks will be on site.

Travel: Occasional local travel within the metro area to the COLO and other MSU Denver remote sites

Salary for Announcement

Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The anticipated hiring range is $41,626.00-$60,174.00.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

Resume
Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

Professional references and their contact information will be requested from the finalist/s. At least one reference provided must be a supervisor (either current or former).

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by January 19, 2026.

Open Until Filled

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.