Network & Security Administrator Classification "VIII" in the Department of Information Technology Services (3 vacancies)

The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie. 

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Network & Security Administrator will contribute to the effectiveness of the academic units and administrative departments by administering the campus network. This includes all aspects of networking including configuration of enterprise-grade network equipment, configuration of firewall rules and policies, planning of networking in new capital projects, and network project management.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or 3-year College Diploma in Networking and equivalent experience as determined by the Department
• Five (5) years’ experience designing, building, and supporting server/security environments, including:
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of operating systems functions, configuration, and hardening
  • Extensive knowledge of information security, intrusion detection, routers, servers, email services, application, and data
  • Advanced knowledge of networking (e.g.: DNS, DHCP); Active Directory Security; and Web Servers (e.g. Apache, Tomcat, and IIS) including troubleshooting network cabling and fiber optic cables, LAN/WAN administration (TCP/IP, MAC addressing, Routing, QoS, 802.1Q tunneling, VLANs, etc.), Administration of DNS, DHCP appliances / services, 802.11a, 802.11b/g/n, 802.11ac,
  • Experience programming using scripting programming languages
  • Comprehension of the architecture and relationship between physical, virtualized and cloud-based environments
• Two (2) years’ experience designing, building, and supporting network environments, including:
  • Reviewing / creating / updating technical drawings and technical specifications relevant to network and wireless equipment and systems
  • Designing wireless networks (physical locations, configuration) for large buildings
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and processes
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint SharePoint, etc.), Issue tracking and project management software
• Knowledge of compliance programs (ISO, SOC, NIST, etc.) and data privacy practices and laws
• Good teamwork, organization, multitasking, analytical, problem solving, customer service and written / oral communication skills (including the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to stakeholders)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and discretion and act with tact and diplomacy
• Knowledge of current IT best practices, technologies, and regulatory/compliance standards
• High degree of cultural sensitivity and awareness of cross-cultural issues, experience working with racialized populations and the ability to work with a diverse student, staff, and faculty population.