Network Specialist II Position Available In Polk, Florida

Network Specialist II 
Salary $19.24 – $24.03 Hourly Location Winter Haven Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202500131 Org Technology & Support Opening Date 05/15/2025 Closing Date 5/30/2025 8:00 AM Eastern

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Description Job Description:

This is a professional/technical support position reporting to the Network Technologies Engineer. The position is responsible for activities relating to college-wide technical, telecommunication and network management and support training and assistance. An employee in this position is expected to utilize independent judgment in making decisions in accordance with established professional guidelines, technical standards and college policies and procedures.

Examples of Duties Essential Functions/Duties:

Maintain regular attendance.
Manage inventory of networking equipment and departmental equipment.
Administer, Configure, and Maintain College Networking Environment (LAN, WAN), Virtualized Servers, and VoIP system. Azure/AD.
Administer, Configure, and Maintain College Backup System.
Document Network Changes as well as maintain and Enforce Security Best Practices.
Assist Network Technologies Engineer on tasks as directed.
Work with vendors/contractors to facilitate networking projects.
Provide one-on-one end-user technical support and interaction with customers in a highly professional and competent manner.
Commute between campuses as needed to resolve problems.

Typical Qualifications Required Skills:

Ability to work independently with the responsibility for planning details of procedures and methods to obtain definite objectives and to make decisions within the broad limitations of policies and professional standards. Experience with Microsoft Technologies including Server, Exchange, DFS, DNS, DHCP, File/Print Servers, IIS, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Webex.
Experience with Azure and active directory (AD): Provisioning resources and maintaining the cloud environment by adding new servers or databases as needed.
Experience with Cisco Technologies including VOIP, Routing, Switching, and Wireless. Experience with Server Virtualization technologies.
Experience in programming/scripting to enhance network management functions and capabilities. Experience with structure cabling termination methods and standards.
Good organizational skills, with special attention to detail. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work well with others. Good human relations skills. Ability to maintain confidential information.

Certification Required:

CCNA.

Recommended Certifications:

CCNP, AZ-800.

Four years of networking experience is recommended.
Must possess demonstrable experience in MS Office, MS Project, and Visio. Working Conditions/Additional Information
Must be able to come in on weekends and holidays as needed to complete planned projects.
Must be able to work proficiently in a busy, multi-office work area.
Must be flexible and able to adapt well to changes. Salary and Benefits Information
This position is level C17. We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available. Required Education
Graduation from a standard high school (or equivalent) is required.
CCNA Certification required.

Preferred Education:

A 2-year degree or equivalency in Information Technology or Networking Engineering from an accredited school or college is preferred.

Required Experience:

Two years of Information Technology work experience with two years of direct support of network and/or telecommunication systems.?

Preferred Experience:

Recommended Certifications:

CCNP, AZ-800.

? Four years of networking experience is recommended. Supplemental Information Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered: a resume.
an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).
CCNA certification. Important Information If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship. To request Veteran’s Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis. Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position. Equal Opportunity Statement Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lonnie Thompson
Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement
Title IX Coordinator
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
WAD 215A
863.297.1000, ext. 5378