Junior Network Administrator

Valley Health Systems Inc•Barboursville, WV

About The Position

The Junior Network Administrator supports day-to-day LAN/WAN/Wi Fi operations across clinics and data centers. Responsibilities include switch and port provisioning, wireless access point maintenance, network closet organization, cabling, basic firewall/WAN assistance, monitoring and alert response, documentation, and coordination with external vendors and internal teams to maintain reliable site connectivity.

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
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.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Responsibilities

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.