Network Administrator

The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA), founded in 1891, is a nonprofit organization whose objective is to "promote, influence, and assist in financing the varsity athletic programs of the midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy" in accordance with the policy of the Superintendent of the Academy. Through an intercollegiate athletics program that is one of the largest in the country, every midshipman is afforded the opportunity to compete in athletics at the Division I level. The emphasis on physical fitness is borne out in the first line of the mission of the U.S. Naval Academy: To develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically.

Summary

A Navy Athletics Network Administrator is primarily responsible for performing intermediate tasks evaluating, implementing and maintaining network hardware, software, documentation, cabling.  Candidates will receive moderate supervision or close guidance from the NAAA IT Director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform network design and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with USNA IT on major issues as deemed appropriate by the Director of Technology.
• Installs and maintains switches, routers and related network equipment.

The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA), founded in 1891, is a nonprofit organization whose objective is to "promote, influence, and assist in financing the varsity athletic programs of the midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy" in accordance with the policy of the Superintendent of the Academy. Through an intercollegiate athletics program that is one of the largest in the country, every midshipman is afforded the opportunity to compete in athletics at the Division I level. The emphasis on physical fitness is borne out in the first line of the mission of the U.S. Naval Academy: To develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically.

Summary

A Navy Athletics Network Administrator is primarily responsible for performing intermediate tasks evaluating, implementing and maintaining network hardware, software, documentation, cabling.  Candidates will receive moderate supervision or close guidance from the NAAA IT Director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform network design and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with USNA IT on major issues as deemed appropriate by the Director of Technology.
• Installs and maintains switches, routers and related network equipment.
• Planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links.
• Labels new and existing Ethernet and fiber cables.
• Create and maintain Network documentation
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
• Maintaining and configuring Cisco and HPE/Aruba, Ubiquiti networks.
• Maintaining and configuring security camera systems Mobotix, Axis, Lumana
• Maintaining and configuring IP camera solutions AWRE, Hudl, Synergy, Keemotion
• Cover events and games on as needed basis
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience, Education, & Certification(s)

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
  2. CCNA and CCNP Cisco certification preferred
  3. Security+ certification required within 90 days of hire required
  4. Network+ certifications preferred
  5. A combination of education and experience equivalent to five (5) years of experience evaluating, implementing, and maintaining computer hardware and software.

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  1. Knowledge of sports and technology.
  2. Working knowledge of the functions and capabilities of personal computers.
  3. Working knowledge of Active Directory domain.
  4. Working knowledge of virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, routers, virtual local area networks (VLANs), ACLS and Layer 2/3 switches.
  5. Skill in training users in software applications and operation of hardware.
  6. Skill in writing network documentation and other documents.
  7. Proven skills in network engineering, operations, and performance analysis
  8. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and contractors.
  9. In our commitment to hire, develop, and retain a highly skilled team, all applicants may be required to complete assessments of job-related skills as a condition of employment.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
• Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements 

• Knowledge of sports and technology.
• Working knowledge of the functions and capabilities of personal computers.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory domain.
• Working knowledge of virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, routers, virtual local area networks (VLANs), ACLS and Layer 2/3 switches.
• Skill in training users in software applications and operation of hardware.
• Skill in writing network documentation and other documents.
• Proven skills in network engineering, operations, and performance analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and contractors.
• In our commitment to hire, develop, and retain a highly skilled team, all applicants may be required to complete assessments of job-related skills as a condition of employment.

Travel

• Minimal required.  Travel to worksites owned or operated by NAAA

The NAAA Featured Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) retirement plan 
• Paid holidays
• Paid accrued vacation and sick days
• NAAA paid life/AD&D insurance

Pay Range

$70,000 to $110,000

Application Process

• Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references 
• Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Disclaimer Statement 

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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