Network Specialist

Compensation:
$48,007 - $60,008
Compensation Type:
Salary
Employment Type:
Regular
Grade:
E06
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Senior Network Administrator / Senior Unified Communication Administrator and the direct supervision of the Network Architect, maintain, install and document Central New Mexico Community College's (CNM) digital network supporting the data, voice and video communications of the college. This position must pass a criminal background check.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains LAN/WAN network connectivity at all CNM campuses. This includes troubleshooting problems, coordinating efforts of managed services and communications vendors, as well as working closely with CNM staff who use network and voice services.
• Participates in projects to perform LAN/WAN implementations, upgrades and conversion projects.
• Works on related projects which includes planning, design, testing and implementation, and often includes coordination of all CNM staff involved in the project, oversight of contractors and involvement in procurement activities.
• Attends training and participates in training opportunities for network administrators to maintain qualifications to work with current technologies in use at CNM.
• Maintains understanding of network/Unified Communication industry direction and vendor capabilities with respect to wired and wireless network devices, as well as routers, switches, and networking protocols.
• Collaborates and troubleshoots with other CNM ITS groups.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree and two (2) years of related experience.
• OR
• Four (4) years of related experience.
• Position is not hybrid/remote eligible under CNM's Remote Work Agreement

Best Consideration Date: August 28th, 2026

Department: ITS

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Client-provided location(s): Albuquerque, NM

Job ID: Central_New_Mexico-JR111837

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-08-29T04:06:56