Network Administrator I (71150) Jobs

Pratt Institute’s Department of Network and Core Infrastructure, under the Division of Information Technology, is seeking candidates for the position of Network Administrator I. This exciting position will expose candidates to a range of enterprise technologies in support of the Institute’s mission to educate the artists, architects, and designers of the future. This is a hands-on job working within a team to manage connectivity at a vibrant campus where students live and learn in the heart of Brooklyn, NY.

Pratt Institute is a top-ranked college with opportunities in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute’s impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, PrattMWP College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. Since its founding in 1887, Pratt has prioritized diversity and inclusion, welcoming students from all walks of life while developing and sustaining pathways to more equitable workplaces and careers.

Today, Pratt and its exceptional faculty pride themselves on being academically excellent as well as adaptable to both in-person and online learning. Pratt students are part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary, research- and inquiry-based education that prepares them for success in creative fields and professional practice, with the goal of contributing to a fairer, more sustainable world. With a long-held commitment to the communities of New York, Pratt partners locally through the Pratt Center for Community Development to work for a more just city. The Institute also offers a variety of programs for local pre-college and continuing education students in the Center for Art, Design, and Community Engagement K-12 and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

On a Typical Day You Will

• Monitor and act as first-responder to all network equipment and process malfunction service requests.
• Coordinate and perform installation and configuration of new equipment as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining centralized documentation of all infrastructure information including hardware/software licensing, and network/environment diagrams.
• Coordinate with and support other members of the Network and Core Infrastructure team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Provide first through third-tier response to matters associated with the networking group’s activities.

Salary Range: $67K - $75K + Generous Benefits. The selected candidate will work on-site 5 days per week.

Education: HS Diploma/GED required, Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Networks or equivalent training preferred.

Experience: Two years experience with data networks, network-related systems administration or other related IT experience.

Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations, as well as demonstrated sensitivity to cross-cultural perspectives and experiences. Keen problem-solving and critical thinking.

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Pratt Institute gives the creative leaders of tomorrow the knowledge and experience to make a better world. Since its founding in 1887, Pratt has prioritized diversity and inclusion, welcoming students from all walks of life while developing and sustaining pathways to more equitable workplaces and careers. Today, Pratt and its exceptional faculty pride themselves on being academically excellent as well as adaptable to both in-person and online learning. Pratt students are part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary, research- and inquiry-based education that prepares them for professional and personal success in creative fields and with the goal of contributing to a more just and sustainable world. With a long-held commitment to the communities of New York, Pratt offers a variety of programs for local pre-college and continuing education students in the Pratt Center for Community Development, the Center for Art, Design and Community Engagement, the Pratt Center K-12, and the School for Continuing and Professional Studies. The value of a Pratt education is evident in its graduates' diverse and thriving careers, where their designs, art, work, and environments have reimagined our world. In over 75 countries across the globe, Pratt’s 61,000 alumni are advancing the creative economy and making a positive impact through their remarkable work and research.

Please submit your cover letter and resume. If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 5 References via our on-line reference tool system. At least 2 of your References must be, or have been, your direct managers.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship under Pratt’s current sponsorship policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.