Network Engineer I - 525025 at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Job Description:

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)

Department/Organization: 600150 - Information Technology

Normal Work Schedule: Varies

Job Summary: The Network Engineer I supports the functionality and availability of enterprise-wide mission critical University networks by performing network engineering and under close supervision. Performs low-complexity operational network management and maintenance tasks. Assists with network problem identification, analysis, and resolution as assigned.

Additional Department Summary: Provides day-to-day coordination and management of the Athletics network including wired and wireless infrastructure. Installs and configures hardware. Creates and executes maintenance plans. Optimizes overall network to ensure speed and resiliency. Monitors and troubleshoots network problems.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of IT experience; OR High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of IT experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Aruba CX switching, Aruba wireless, and Palo Alto firewalls. Knowledge in cabling, connectors, and cabling standards for a variety of low voltage applications. Comprehensive knowledge of modern networks including virtualization, topologies, and models. Extensive knowledge of Windows Desktop Operating System Environments, OS X, and other UNIX-based Operating Systems. Exceptional knowledge of network protocols and their applications. Security-based knowledge of best practices related to general network operations. Exhaustive knowledge of hardware components from consumer-grade to enterprise line offerings. Knowledge of various, including copper and fiber optic cabling, physical medium terminations (RJ11, RJ45, RG6, SC, ST, LC, Splicing). Knowledge of various transceiver types and proper applications. Ability to manage and prioritize problems, incidents, and projects simultaneously while maintaining quality of service and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications: Certification in an applicable area(s) of responsibility. Experience with SSL and Certificate Authorities.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster