Description
Title: Network Specialist
Position Number: 81741
Hiring Unit: Academic Affairs, Information Technology Services
Office Location: Honolulu Community College
Date Posted: April 2, 2026
Closing Date: April 17, 2026
Band: B
Salary: Salary Schedules and Placement Information
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Monthly Type: 11-month
Funding: General
Other Conditions: General funds to begin approximately April 2026, pending position clearance, availability of funds, satisfactory performance and program needs.
Duties and Responsibilities (* Denotes Essential Functions)
* Setup, configure, and maintain network and server equipment, including but not limited to routers, firewalls, Ethernet switches, uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), and virtualized server systems.
* Serve as lead network engineer for Honolulu Community College (HonCC) campus and data center infrastructure.
* Serve as the lead HonCC campus network architect in collaboration with Information Technology (IT) Management and University of Hawai’i (UH) System Network staff.
* Responsible for the full range of network needs and requirements, which includes but is not limited to the installation, configuration, and maintenance of networking equipment and related server hardware as well as additions or modifications to the suite of network services and resources for long-term scalability, security, and efficient management.
* Collaborate with other network engineers across the UH System.
* Collaborate with HonCC Information Technology Services (ITS) System and Support Engineers as part of the HonCC ITS team.
* Follows and implements directives and guidance related to best practices from University of Hawai’i System Information Technology Services.
* Ensures the consistent adoption, implementation, and enforcement of recommendations issued through University of Hawai’i System Information Technology Services.
* Keeps abreast of recommendations issued through University of Hawai’i System Information Technology Services and takes timely action as needed.
* Continuously monitor and lead initiatives to enhance system reliability, security, and operational efficiency. Supervise and mentor IT staff to assure that administrative directives and industry best practices are understood and followed.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a pertinent baccalaureate educational degree in Information & Computer Sciences, Computing Engineering, Computer Network, Information Technology, Network Administration, or Computer Security and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional information technology experience with responsibilities for Network or Server Support, of which two (2) years of the experience must have been comparable in scope and complexity to the next lower pay band in the University of Hawai’i broadband system; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge of networking, switching, routing and security hardware and operating systems as demonstrated by the broad knowledge and understanding of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving information technology concepts, principles and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of the broad technology, systems, hardware and software associated with programming and scripting languages.
Demonstrated ability to recognize a wide range of intricate problems, use reasoning and logic to determine accurate causes, and apply principles and practices to determine, evaluate, integrate, and implement practical and thorough solutions in an effective and timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Experience with router, switching, and security systems administration.
Ability to set up and maintain both local and wide area networks.
Ability to prepare clear, detailed documentation and network diagrams.
Ability to plan, layout and direct the work of professional and technical subordinates
Proven ability to comprehend, interpret and implement administrative directives and guidance to ensure IT operations align with organizational standards and industry best practices.
Strong understanding of IT service management, cybersecurity principles, risk management, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining IT best practices, standards, and governance.
Desirable Qualifications
Vendor certification in the administration of FortiNet, Cisco, Dell, Aruba network equipment.
Vendor certification for virtual environments such as VMWare, Microsoft Virtual Desktops.
Experience with Linux hardware and software operations.
Experience with the networking and administration of Windows, Mac, Linux computer systems.
Working knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Python, PHP, JavaScript Perl, Bash, and Powershell.
Ability to setup and maintain cloud based networking and virtual services using Azure, Google, and AWS.
Working knowledge of DevOps tools such as ansible, docker, kubernetes, chef, terraform, Jenkins, and GitHub.
Ability to work with various types of cabling and perform good cabling techniques.
To Apply
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents (please redact SSN and birthdate on all uploaded documents). Required Documents include:
Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position; an unofficial copy of the transcript (e.g. copy) must be submitted with the application, and original official transcript(s) will be required at the time of hire. Copies of transcripts must be attached to your application as evidence of the required degree (or coursework); if transcript(s) are not provided, the candidate's degree(s) or coursework will not be considered. Transcripts issued outside the USA require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA; expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. Please redact confidential information such as social security number, birth date, etc.
Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position.
Resume.
Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references.
Letters of recommendation are optional. Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. All documents/information submitted become the property of Honolulu Community College and will not be returned. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Applications lacking copies of official transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet MQs. Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.
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Inquiries
Honolulu Community College
Human Resources
808-845-9144
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
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