CHESS·Albuquerque, New Mexico
The Network Specialist maintains, installs, and documents the college's digital network to support data, voice, and video communications. They also participate in LAN/WAN implementation projects and coordinate with vendors and staff to ensure network connectivity.
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.
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.
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.
Candidates must possess an Associate’s Degree with two years of related experience, or four years of related experience. The role requires the ability to pass a criminal background check and maintain knowledge of current networking technologies.
Market context
Network Specialist roles in New Mexico support dependable connectivity and ongoing technology updates across education and healthcare organizations. Candidates may be more competitive with the required associate degree and related experience, or four years of experience, plus current networking knowledge and readiness for a background check; listed pay is $48,007–$60,008 annually. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time—review the source posting before applying.