Network Analyst opportunity in Des Plaines, IL at Oakton College—where your technical expertise powers education and innovation across Illinois. Oakton College is an established, mission-driven institution serving the Illinois community with a commitment to educational excellence and student success. This Network Analyst position offers the opportunity to work in a stable environment with strong benefits, hybrid flexibility after onboarding, and access to diverse technologies where your work creates meaningful impact in a collaborative setting focused on education and innovation. The Network Analyst manages and supports the technical infrastructure that keeps campus operations running smoothly, with an annual salary of $79,844. This role will oversee campus networks, switching, routing, wireless systems, firewalls, cabling, security protocols, and connected systems while troubleshooting issues and maintaining performance standards.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical support for college-wide data networks, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, WANs, Wireless networking, and TCP/IP protocols Install and maintain hardware and software critical to network operations, including switches, routers, wireless access points, and firewalls Perform copper and fiber optic cable termination and testing according to industrial standards while identifying and resolving cabling problems Monitor system performance and security while creating and maintaining management and performance monitoring scripts Work as a team member with data center staff to configure, deploy, secure, and troubleshoot host-based network services

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with coursework in computer science or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience Minimum 2 years of IT experience focused on networking Required technical knowledge: TCP/IP, routed networks, LAN/WAN, switching, routing Preferred qualifications: Cisco CCNA or higher certification, Cisco equipment experience, Python, PowerShell, Unix shell scripting, Visio, AutoCAD, fiber and copper cabling expertise, additional networking-focused training or certifications Ready to take the next steps in your career? Apply today! We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other terms of employment, are made based on qualifications, abilities, and performance, without regard to membership of a protected class and in compliance of federal, state, and/or local laws.

Pay:

$79,844.00 - $83,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

networking: 2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Des Plaines, IL 60018 (Required)

Work Location:

In person