Network Technician
- Employer
- The University of North Georgia
- Location
- Dahlonega
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Network Technician at the Dahlonega campus. The Network Technician member of IT Network & Telecom team responsible for first line of on-site network technical support to resolve network issues related to passive and active network hardware, servers, IP address problems, network connection problems, and network-centered system configuration issues. Position assists with installation of network equipment and low voltage cabling. This position requires occasional evening and/or weekend hours, and may also require occasional travel to all campuses requiring network services.
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:The Network Technician will:
- Deploy, monitor, and maintain wired and wireless networking for all infrastructure services, including but not limited to LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, telephony, security cameras, UPS deployment, and CATV.
- Respond to Tier I trouble tickets and escalates Tier II, III tickets to the appropriate staff.
- Assist in the deployment of physical and virtual networking. Assist in network switch and router configuration, installation, backup, and maintenance, in collaboration with the networking staff.
- Proactive network analysis and troubleshooting to prevent and resolve user issues.
- Assist in the maintenance of network diagrams, perform physical cable location for underground and in-building wiring, and perform installation of low voltage cabling according to university standards.
- Perform preventative maintenance on network systems. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must have knowledge of fiber optics, copper cabling, media converters, and the tools used to install and support these; Understanding of network protocols.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Ability to use a protocol analyzer to detect, locate and solve potential network problems; Ability to multi-task, manage workload, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate with team members and users in an effective manner; Ability and willingness to stay abreast of and evaluate emerging technologies.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
- One year of experience in networking/telecommunications design, maintenance and repair; or, an equivalent combination of education, certification and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed above.
- CCENT, Network+ desired.
- Ability to travel between campuses. Must be able to lift heavy equipment.
We provide equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, protected veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups. Information:Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. We provide equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, protected veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.
Organization
The University of North Georgia is a member of the University System of Georgia and holds designations as a state leadership institution and as The Military College of Georgia. With more than 18,000 students, the University of North Georgia is one of the state’s largest public universities. The regional, multi-campus university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associate’s degrees to professional doctoral programs.
The University of North Georgia's educational experience provides a solid foundation to help students become civic, professional and military leaders who serve communities locally and globally. UNG's student-focused environment includes quality education, service, inquiry, and creativity.
UNG is one of only six senior military colleges in the United States and its residential Army ROTC program consistently ranks among the best in the country. UNG competes in NCAA Division II in baseball, softball, golf, basketball, soccer, mixed rifle, and women's cross country.
The University of North Georgia has seven academic colleges and institutes: the College of Arts and Letters, the Mike Cottrell College of Business, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Education, the College of Health Professions, University College, and the Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis.
At the undergraduate level, UNG offers the Associate of Arts (A.A.) and the Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees and the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS); Bachelor of Arts (BA); Bachelor of Science (BS); Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA); and Bachelor of Science-Nursing (BSN).
Graduate degrees offered at UNG include: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); Education Specialist in School Leadership (EDSSL); Master of Education (Med); Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT); Master of Arts in history (MA); Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA); Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling (MS); Master of Science in family nurse practitioner (MS); Master of Science in nursing education (MS); Master of Science in physical education (MS); Master of Science in criminal justice (MS); Master of Public Administration (MPA); Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Music (MM).
The University of North Georgia was formed through the consolidation of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College, two of the top-performing schools in the University System of Georgia, in January 2013. Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, UNG comprises five campuses and online opportunities united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.
UNG’s campuses are located across the northeast Georgia region in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee County. With easy access to metro Atlanta and Georgia's mountain and piedmont areas, the region features vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities, including Lake Lanier and the the Appalachian Trail.
The University of North Georgia is part of the University System of Georgia Complete College Georgia (CCG) initiative to improve the retention, progression, and graduation of students. Grounded in the successes and strengths of the past and inspired by the potential of the new University of North Georgia, UNG's Complete College Georgia plan seeks to advance educational attainment in the northern part of the state, contributing to the region's workforce and economic prosperity.
To obtain application information for the University of North Georgia, call the Admissions Office at 706-864-1800, or for a closer look at the university, visit www.ung.edu.
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