Enterprise Network Engineer

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Enterprise Network Engineer provides operational and project support for systems associated with the campus core network, data center network, campus local area network (LAN) and, internet services (WAN). The Engineer will work closely with the Network Enterprise Systems team leader and Director of Infrastructure Systems to achieve the campus goal of a high-functioning core network. Job responsibilities for this position will be to operate core network systems in a collaborative team environment with individual systems responsibilities assigned as needed in support of strategic goals. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution of higher education
• At least four years of formal IT-related job experience
• At least 2 years of experience in the field of enterprise-level data networking
• Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related from an accredited institution of higher education
• An advanced degree in any field, such as a master’s degree
• Master's degree in Information technology
• At least four years of IT experience in a formal role related to data networking
• Proven experience with network routing and related protocols, network security management, and general network management
• A network certification from a leading network technology vendor that displays proficiency in route/switch technology; JNCIS, CCNA, or equivalent
• A network certification from a leading technology vendor in a specialization, such as data center, network security, virtualization, or equivalent
• IT related work experience in higher education
• IT related work experience in a large enterprise of 1000+ employees

Responsibilities

• Provides operational and project support for systems associated with the campus core network, data center network, campus local area network (LAN) and, internet services (WAN).
• Works closely with the Network Enterprise Systems team leader and Director of Infrastructure Systems to achieve the campus goal of a high-functioning core network.
• Operates core network systems in a collaborative team environment with individual systems responsibilities assigned as needed in support of strategic goals.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Creates and maintains collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Benefits

• University contributions to health insurance
• University contributions to dental insurance
• University contributions to life insurance
• University contributions to disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level