Junior Network Administrator Job Description
Junior network administrator
provides subject matter expert (SME) support in multiple domains: Private Internet Exchange (PIX), Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention System (IDS/IPS), Virtual Private Network (VPN), Cisco Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (MARS), routing/switching, firewalls and Security.
Junior Network Administrator Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Responsible for general systems administration tasks including system configuration management, OS installations, security updates, urgent system patching
Provide network administration support to the AFIN with minimal supervision
Support LAN-based applications including switches, routers, firewalls
Monitor nightly backups scheduled server and workstation maintenance
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Sr
Interprets and articulates institutional and sponsor policies and procedures to ensure compliance
Provide support for Level 1-2 escalated issues
Provide support for hardware and software issues
Network support including routers, switches, severs, and firewalls
The opportunity of an 18-months on-the-job training in the area of IT Security with numerous hands-on tasks and duties on the whole landscape of our Security platforms
Junior Network Administrator Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Junior Network Administrator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CCNA, ITIL, II, IAT, MS, HDI, CE, OS, SIEM, CSSP
Education for Junior Network Administrator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the junior network administrator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Technical, Computer Science, Information Technology, Technology, Education, Networking, Computer Engineering, Business, Associates, Engineering
Skills for Junior Network Administrator
Desired skills for junior network administrator include:
Administration
Corporate policies
High availability system environments
If applicable
Markets and processes
Products/service portfolio
Routing and switching
Technical practices in relevant areas
Cisco switches
DNS
Desired experience for junior network administrator includes:
Highly goal oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently in coordination with various teams
Networking support
Assists in procuring and tracking hardware and software
Associate or Bachelor's Degree in related field is desired but not required
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification to meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II
Experience with Active Directory in Microsoft Windows Server 2008/2012 environment is a plus
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Junior Network Administrator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a junior network administrator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for junior network administrator
- Provide end user support as needed and record issues in ticketing system
- Coordinates and monitors troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose system problems
- Conduct operations and maintenance of infrastructure boundaries, directory services, PKI, messaging and collaboration environments
- Take actions regarding the implementation of security policies and execution of threat mitigation and patch management
- When assigned, support the AFIN Mission Assurance Cell monitoring networks and provide detailed reports on their status
- Develop NOTAMS, TCNOs, TCTOs, and NTOs
- Support network operations and maintenance to include installing upgrades
- Select positions will support the Enterprise Telephone Management system
- Configure, standardize, monitor, operate, maintain, install, administer, troubleshoot and manage AF infrastructure devices and technologies
- Perform infrastructure operations and maintenance services in support of the Air Force Information Networks (AFIN) operations from Peterson AFB, CO
Qualifications for junior network administrator
- Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint is a plus
- Experience with Kaseya or similar remote access/management applications is a plus
- Cabling experience is a plus
- Prior experience in a corporate environment is a plus
- Minimum of one of the following certifications A +/Network +/Security + preferred
- Previous and current versions of Windows Server
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of junior network administrator. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for junior network administrator
- Provide support often times on a shift work basis
- Procures and performs acceptance testing on equipment
- Prepares specifications for hardware by analyzing documented and derived system requirements
- Conducts site surveys
- Configures (and documents configuration of) computers, networking devices, and various peripheral equipment
- Prepares site installations and test reports
- Ensures that problems have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user’s requirements
- Provide assistance in resolving basic technology and cyber support issues
- Administer Windows or Linux servers utilized for a variety of functions
- Answers basic questions about installation, operation, configuration, customization and usage of assigned products based on previous experience and knowledge
Qualifications for junior network administrator
- Blackberry, iPhone, Droid
- Various Microsoft Datacenter technologies including Active Directory, Exchange serve 2010 and/or 2013, ISS, SQL Server, and File Servers
- Hardware analysis abilities including use of diagnostic software and diagnostic tools/equipment
- In-depth experience with virtualizations platforms, specifically VMware
- Knowledge of various storage technologies, including Fibre Channel, NFS and SMB
- Automation of common tasks
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of junior network administrator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for junior network administrator
- Identify recurring incidents within a customer's environment and determine the need to escalate to the appropriate technical resources, ensuring resolution of more complex issues
- Desire to stay current on technology trends and Information Technology concepts
- Collaborate with customers and teammates to determine improvement areas for capabilities and processes
- Strive for First Call Resolution utilizing your troubleshooting skills and following the defined processes
- Engage customers in a professional manner, resolving requests and incidents with a high sense of urgency and ownership
- Be a team player focused on collective improvement and growth
- Adhere to the Core Values (Customer-centric, Collaborative, Caring, Competitive, Committed, Fun, Bold, Honest, Innovative)
- For more experienced team members, mentor first level staff and serve as a primary escalation point for incidents and requests
- Monitor and respond to network monitoring alerts providing escalation as required
- Monitor, update and respond to Cherwell incidents & Service requests (Move/Add/Changes) using IT tools
Qualifications for junior network administrator
- Common backup technologies
- Moderate enterprise networking including VLAN, STP, WAN, traffic analysis, and managed switch configuration are a must
- Associates degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 3+ years of experience working with computer hardware, software, and operating systems
- 2 years of experience administering and configuring server platforms in a virtual server environment
- Industry standard computer certifications (Comp TIA, Microsoft, CISCO)
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Our growing company is hiring for a junior network administrator. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for junior network administrator
- Work closely with Network Services team & other technical teams to assist with problem resolution
- Assist with deployment of hardware & software
- Update IT documentation and maintain asset tracking databases
- Installs, maintains, audits and supports a secure MS Windows network environment and limited web/data application service
- Maintains internet applications and protocols IP,TCP,HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, & SSL
- Maintains file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation as required
- Interfaces with local customers and provides IT related support to quickly resolve problems
- Analyzes and troubleshoots system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance
- Performs periodic maintenance, hardware upgrades and replacement, firmware updates and system configuration changes
- Performs scheduled tape backups on systems as required
Qualifications for junior network administrator
- Experience with administering VMware tools and services
- Due to the nature of data available to this position, the candidate must submit to and pass a background check and not have any convictions or arrests for information crimes or crimes involving violations of trust
- Industry standard computer certifications (VCP/VCAP, MCSE, CCNA)
- Working experience in Higher Education environments
- Natural motivation to integrate multidisciplany international IT teams
- Experience with a variation of Windows Server, including 2016 or 2012 required
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Junior Network Administrator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of junior network administrator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for junior network administrator
- Record mission-critical applications/services, configuration of network services (DNS, DHCP, NFS, Web, ), OS, disk layout, server criticality (critical, essential, other)
- Manages data backup library to include storage of tapes, disks and other magnetic media
- Attends planning and requirements meetings with IT staff, Program Managers and customers as required
- Prepares system for operational use and supports operational tests
- Coordinate with Operations and Engineering and provide technical support for all in-line devices to include Taps, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS), Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), and other in-line devices impacting the security monitoring of JSP networks
- Update infrastructure and rack elevation diagrams
- Maintain Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance on all security devices
- Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
- Monitor, organize and work collaboratively in a technological environment to support an established collaborative work environment
- Perform systems engineering functions for new system development efforts or critical system enhancements and patches engineering and configuration management processes
Qualifications for junior network administrator
- AA or AS degree or 3 years of experience in a professional work environment
- Experience with a variation of Linux related to networking or servers preferred
- Experience in working with VMware preferred
- Experience in using Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) methodology
- Ability to obtain technical certifications
- BA or BS degree in IT, CS, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field preferred