| Location | Athens, GA |
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number S15922P Working Title Network Administrator Department EITS-Network Engineering About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website eits.uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Occasional after-hours as needed.
Advertised Salary Up to 105,000 Posting Date 10/16/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information
Classification Title IT Network Engineer III FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Work experience implementing and supporting large networks and any of the following: wireless, firewalls, load balancers, IPAM, or VPNs.
Position Summary
The University of Georgia Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS) is seeking qualified senior-level candidates for a Network Administrator position in Network Engineering. This position will work as part of a team responsible for the delivery and support of mission critical advanced network technologies to an 80K+ node local and extended campuses across the state.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Evaluate, recommend, design, and maintain network systems and applications that provide mission critical central services:
Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Network Fault Management- Including routing, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Planning and Documentation:
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
IP and name space management:
a. Assist with management of enterprise DHCP/DNS/IPAM system (Bluecat Proteus/Adonis,)
b. Assigns IP address and scopes to clients
c. Follows internal process to document and manage IP assignment
d. Configures routers to facilitate IP assignment
e. Works with clients to determine need and optimization of IP space
Percentage of time 10
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Rayid Tartir Recruitment Contact Email rayid@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
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