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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Administrator: Office of Innovative Technologies - UTK - **Company:** University of Tennessee - **Location:** Knoxville, TN, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $85,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Databases, Issue Tracking Systems, Internetworking, Network Planning and Design, Network Service, Remote Access Technology, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Juniper, Network Support, Fortinet, Cisco - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ccd7019b9aa3f113 ## About the Role + Associate's degree in a related field and 2 years of direct industry-related experience in network engineering or administration. + Or high school diploma and 6 years of direct industry-related experience in network engineering or administration. * Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Knowledge of wireless networking, wired networking, and systems administration + Ability to support and maintain both general and wireless networking. + Knowledge and skills to manage and troubleshoot network and Internet connectivity for the campus. + Ability to work well with others to complete projects and meet team objectives. + Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and customers. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status. Preferred Qualifications * Education: Bachelor's degree. * Experience: Experience in large-scale campus network environments supporting any of the following: wireless network design, system administration, networking systems, and network client support. * Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: + Wireless Controller based administration and Networking in an Aruba/HPE environment. + Experience providing enterprise network support in a higher education environment + Working knowledge of Cisco, Aruba, Arista, Fortinet, and Juniper network products. + Knowledge of PPE and ladder safety for construction areas and wireless troubleshooting. + Strong ability to work independently of direct supervision and in line with strategic direction. ## Description This position is an intermediate-level networking professional in deploying, managing, and evolving wired and wireless network projects and solutions across a production network enterprise architecture. Deploys and manages systems, networks, or databases. This position assists with enterprise wired/wireless network design, implementation, and maintenance. Operates independently for small to large systems, networks, and/or databases, and under the direction and support of senior staff, for larger systems, networks, and/or databases. These positions will participate in on-call rotation. The on-call support covers non-business hours including the weekend. On-call support is for one week and may be required for three to four weeks within a year. * Administer and support general campus networking including wired, WAN, security, and remote access in a backup role to other team members. * Independently responsible for the scheduling, repair and replacement of down access points throughout our Residential Wireless Network. * Routine surveys of highly populated areas such as libraries, food courts, and outdoor venues. * Troubleshooting client issues through CLI commands, site surveys and planning new AP's or relocating existing AP's. * Maintain accurate documentation of network designs, configurations, and inventories. * Respond to and resolve network service requests efficiently through the ticketing system. * Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical staff during troubleshooting. * Monitor and interpret network performance and telemetry data to identify issues. * Provide enterprise wireless network support and maintenance, participating in RF surveys, network repair, troubleshooting, monitoring, and reporting. * Weekly task of managing all calls/tickets to NS through our Network Operations Center. * Assist with general network design, implementation, and troubleshooting. * Provide Tier 2 wired/wireless client troubleshooting and support * Collaborate with on- and off-campus partners during planned or emergency outages. * Ensure network services meet high standards of reliability, scalability, and security. * New Network Implementations for both wired and wireless. * Building AP site survey and re-designs * Perform general network on-call duties including occasional evening, weekend, and holiday support. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Back to CODE100](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1909-wearedevelopers-live-back-to-code100) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## Related Articles - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [IT Salaries in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/286-it-salaries-in-austria) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)