Junior Network Administrator

Junior Network Administrator

Department:
ACADEMIC COMPUTING

Position Category:
Staff Full Time

Job Description:
The Junior Network Administrator works with the Network Administrator to ensure the continued functionality of the universitys phone system, network appliances, and network and assists in engineering, configuration, installation, and administration of those systems and devices. The Junior Network Administrator will assist the Systems Administrator, as needed, to engineer, configure, install, and administer the universitys server environment, related storage, applications, databases, and appliances. The Junior Network Administrator will support and troubleshoot problems pertaining to the universitys phone system and network and assist with problems pertaining to server hardware, server software, storage arrays, appliances, and campus email as needed; assist in the selection and evaluation of products and vendors; assist in handling day-to-day administration of the phone system and network related devices; and assist in handling day-to-day administration of server hardware, server software, storage arrays, appliances, and campus email as needed.

Required Qualifications:
*Associate Degree in information technology or a related field; *3-5 years hardware and software troubleshooting experience; *2-4 years of server troubleshooting experience

Preferred Qualifications:
*Bachelor degree in a related discipline; *Advanced technical certification in a technology environment in use by the University (CompTIA Network +, CCNA , or the like).

Physical Demands:

Campus:
Harrogate

Job Duty Job Duty:
promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;

Job Duty:
promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students;

Job Duty:
participate on university committees;

Job Duty:
troubleshoot, repair and upgrade all server related issues;

Job Duty:
establish proper technical documentation and troubleshooting procedures and maintain database for server configuration;

Job Duty:
maintain the awareness of key technologies to ensure optimal use of resources;

Job Duty:
maintain awareness and knowledge of industry/vendor technology and trends in order to ensure optimal use and value of the server resources;

Job Duty:
plan & design new and/or expansion/upgrade projects and oversee installation;

Job Duty:
maintain databases for server configurations;

Job Duty:
assist the Network and Systems Administrators in designing servers and networks;

Job Duty:
provide input in research of new technology purchases;

Job Duty:
establish and maintain server hardware, server software, storage arrays, appliances, campus email, and campus networks;

Job Duty:
assist in upgrading software as necessary;

Job Duty:
complete or assist in the completion of required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University, and;

Job Duty:
perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
S05304P

Job Open Date:
05/18/2026

Job Close Date:
08/18/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Special Instructions Summary:

About the Institution:
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at ... or ... .

AA/EEO Statement:
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement:
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individuals identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individuals criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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