Saddleback College
Network Systems Technician II
Job Close Date: 08/03/2015
PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply through the District website at https://jobs.socccd.edu
Summary Description:
Under direction from the appropriate operating unit manager, assumes responsibility for a variety of intermediate level and hands-on technical functions related to local and wide area data networks, including design, engineering and operations; installs, operates and maintains college network and computer support systems; and troubleshoots networking issues and equipment.
This is the intermediate level in the Networks Systems Technician series. Positions at this level require significant knowledge and hands-on experience and receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
Knowledge of:
• Operational characteristics of local and wide area network systems.
• Operational characteristics of a variety of communication systems and devices.
• Principles and practices of troubleshooting technical network and computer system hardware and software problems.
• Principles and practices of network server design, engineering, installation and maintenance.
• Personal computer hardware and software components.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Operational characteristics of various computer software packages.
• Data and network standards and applications.
• Application of microcomputers to perform tasks and a working knowledge of commonly used
application programs.
• Equipment and materials currently available for new and revised data network installations.
• Fundamentals of personal computer operation, specifically installation and maintenance techniques and testing data communications connections.
Ability to:
• Conduct surveys of existing network installations, evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency and recommend design modifications to systems or equipment, as necessary.
• Assimilate and analyze data and prepare accurate and concise engineering reports and studies.
• Design, configure and maintain effective and efficient network systems, server resources and client workstations to meet District guidelines.
• Analyze technical problems accurately and recommend or take an effective course of action.
• Modify a variety of network and electronic systems and equipment.
• Coordinate large projects requiring the involvement of several departments.
• Train other staff in network operating principles and District network environment.
• Make system programming changes to network equipment and systems.
• Work independently with minimum of direct supervision.
• Respond to and identify user network and computer related problems.
• Communicate technical information to a wide variety of users.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course
work in computer science, information systems, telecommunications, data communications, network technology or a related field. Substantial directly related work experience may substitute for formal education.
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in data communication and network service operations as a network technician.
To Apply:
Please visit the District’s Employment Opportunities website at https://jobs.socccd.edu for a detailed job description, to learn more about the District and to complete an on-line application.
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