
Junior Network Administrator
Valley Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Barboursville • Virginia • West Virginia • United States
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Assist on network projects; execute assigned tasks and provide status updates.
- Provide input on network implementation details (ports, VLANs, AP placement) per established designs.
- Support data center operations by performing routine checks on network devices and documenting results.
- Install, replace, and maintain switches, access points, and related network hardware under standard templates.
- Coordinate with vendors/ISPs/MSP on circuit issues; open and track tickets; validate restoration.
- Perform basic WAN support activities (evidence gathering, failover verification) as directed.
- Support VoIP systems.
- Assist Help Desk and Field Techs with network-related implementations (port turn‑ups, jack activation, AP swaps).
- Troubleshoot and resolve entry‑level network hardware and connectivity issues
- Prepare and execute low‑risk, pre‑approved changes (e.g., port/VLAN updates, simple firewall requests) with before/after validation.
- Document current site network details: closet layouts, patch panel ‑ switchport maps, AP locations, device inventories, and circuit records.
- Maintain configuration hygiene: ensure configs are backed up, follow naming conventions, and align with standard templates.
- Adhere to change management procedures; record who/what/when/why with pre/post screenshots or config diffs.
- Follow organizational policies and procedures, including confidentiality and data handling requirements.
- Perform after hours installations and configurations as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associates degree in computer science or equivalent in education and appropriate IT experience. (Preferred)
- CompTIA Network+ or equivalent certification
- 2-5 years of IT related experience
- Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical personnel.
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools, IP addressing/subnetting, VLANs, and cabling standards.
- Effective written and verbal communication; ability to document work accurately and meet deadlines.
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, applications, and technologies.
- Proven problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a proactive approach
Benefits
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Moderate stress position that will require individual to be flexible in their work schedule and may require daily travel to be present a various health center sites.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Position may require sitting or standing for extended periods of time as well as bending, reaching, etc.
- Position functions within a normal office environment majority of the time. Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Saturday-Sunday possible on call
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
network implementationVLANsWAN supportVoIP systemsnetwork troubleshootingconfiguration managementcircuit recordsdata center operationsnetwork hardware maintenancedocumentation
Soft Skills
communicationproblem-solvingattention to detailadaptabilitytime managementteam collaborationtechnical documentationproactive approachcustomer serviceorganizational skills
Certifications
CompTIA Network+Associates degree in computer science