Associate Telecommunications Adminstrator

Under the direction of leadership, the entry level Associate Telecommunications Administrator is responsible for assisting Telecommunications Voice engineers in supporting the University’s telecommunications network. The Associate Telecommunications Administrator will work with the Telecommunications and Network operations team to help improve operational stability by actively monitoring the voice network, responding to incidents, and offering solutions. In this position you will assist in updating and creating documentation for projects and processes.

 
 
The Associate Telecommunications Administrator works a standard 40-hour week with hours between 8am and 5pm.  Voice and/or Network outages and special projects will require work outside these hours (at night, weekends, and holidays).

 
 
The Purdue System Cloud is a co-operative venture between Purdue West Lafayette, Purdue Northwest (Hammond/Westville), and Purdue Ft. Wayne.  Travel between the two Northwest campuses will be required.  Occasional travel between the other campuses may also be required. This is a multi-vendor environment, and a successful network administrator must be able to work with staff across institutions using the most appropriate technologies to meets the needs of all three campuses. 
 

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience
 

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in telecommunication, networking, engineering, IT or related field
• One (1) year of experience in telecommunications, networking, engineering, or related field.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be accepted

Skills:

• Practical knowledge of telecommunications network standards and best practices
• General understanding telecommunication infrastructure design
• Ability to work in both a team environment, and individually
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Ability to work on campus 100% of time

Preferred:

• Practical knowledge of Cisco and/or other vendors’ networking technologies

Additional Information:

• All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue
• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days