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IT and Engineering > Network/Cloud Administrator

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Short Description:

A Network/Cloud Administrator maintains infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud. They participate in technical research and development for the implementation of new technologies. They will also ensure that all infrastructure components meet proper performance and capacity standards.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Supports and maintains the campus network serving diverse needs.
  • Installs and configures enterprise-grade network switches, wireless access points, and routers.
  • Diagnosis and resolves network-related problems.
  • Maintain network documentation and operates supporting systems.
  • On-call responses for network outages and network-related issues. "Off-hours" schedule flexibility for planned or emergency work as needed.
  • Coordinates with internal and external groups to resolve technical issues.
  • Project management for both network-related projects and other IT-related initiatives.
  • Assists with research, planning, testing, and implementation of new technologies and services.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum five years of experience with Azure and Office 365. Minimum five years of hands-on working with large and complex network environments.
  • Software: Experience using Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework. Experience with migrating entities from on-prem to Azure cloud presence. Microsoft Azure Solutions. Microsoft MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) in Windows Server. Microsoft MCSA in Office 365 and SharePoint online.

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  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. 
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, or vocational training.
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  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 2-4 years of preparation (7.0 to < 8.0)

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