SUMMARY
The Network Administrator oversees the effective communication of parties at Somerset Trust and ensures the security of the systems and data within. This communication includes: telephone, data network, file transfer, e-mail and the Internet. The network portion encompasses communication data lines, routers, network switches, firewalls and wiring and wireless connectivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Be observant and proactive throughout your duties and daily activity to identify and report appropriate issues to your supervisor and management. Assists in the installation and management of firewalls and VPN devices. Maintains the Telephone System and Voice Mail including: adds, moves, changes, setup of new users and maintenance. Maintains the communication paths and controlling equipment including communications lines, routers, switches, and CSU/DSU. Ensures that a constant flow of appropriate update information flows through proper channels to supervisors and management with a goal of achieving re-prioritization of issues when appropriate. Monitors and ensure proper performance of the network using reporting and monitoring with software tools. Develops and maintain installation and configuration procedures Assists in IS Help Desk operation as the appropriate level of expertise is required. Assists in maintaining inventory. Provides after hour support to the end user. Performs additional tasks within the IT Department as requested.Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to the BSA policy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: 1-2 years experiencing managing TCP/IP networks.

In-depth understanding of firewalls, routers, network switches, cabling requirements, VPNs, the Internet, and Intranets.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands or fingers to operate office equipment such as keyboards, telephones, etc. and to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.