Network Administrator

Description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for a Network Administrator to join our IT Helpdesk & Network Support team in Gainesville, FL. In this role, you’ll maintain the networks and voice systems our teams rely on to access critical applications and support blood center operations. 

• →Keep network services running. Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), wired and wireless connections, and voice communications. Respond promptly to outages that disrupt access to critical applications.
• →Maintain network infrastructure. Install, configure, and maintain network and telephony equipment, including Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and unified communications systems.
• →Monitor performance and plan for capacity. Use network management and monitoring tools to identify issues, assess equipment capacity, and plan for future needs.
• →Support network security. Implement security controls for network infrastructure and connected devices.
• →Evaluate technology. Test hardware and software for reliability and compatibility, work with vendors, and recommend solutions that meet technical standards and project needs.
• →Document systems and support users. Maintain network diagrams and procedures, help employees resolve connectivity and voice issues, and provide Network Support Specialist coverage as needed.

• Associate degree in computer science, technology, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted.
• At least two years of Tier 2 or Tier 3 experience in network support, network design, or both.
• Valid Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification.
• Strong troubleshooting, time management, and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and train users.
• Valid driver’s license, consistent and reliable transportation, and the ability to meet and maintain LifeSouth’s driver eligibility requirements.

• Cisco ISR and ASR routers, Catalyst and Nexus switches, and IOS XE and NX-OS operating systems
• Cisco network security tools, including ISE, ACS, NGIPS, and NGF
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Unity, and Webex Meetings Server
• Cisco Prime Infrastructure (CPI), wireless LAN controllers, and access points
• Meraki VPN and Wi-Fi solutions
• Network diagramming software and Microsoft Office

• Work location: Gainesville, FL.

Join LifeSouth and help keep the systems behind our lifesaving work running.

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 50 blood donation centers, 55 bloodmobiles, and 2,000 blood drives a month across our multi-state footprint, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need. 

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.