Network Analyst

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a fixed-term position and is expected to end on August 31, 2029. Flexible work arrangements are available for this position, including the ability for infrequent remote work (<10%). Preference will be given to candidates located in the greater Austin area who possess dependable transportation and can promptly respond to on-call notifications. As part of our selection process, we will be conducting an in-person second interview that will serve as a Practical Application segment to assess candidates' skills and technical proficiency. This position provides a life/work balance with typically a 40-hour work week and travel limited to training (e.g., conferences/courses). Enterprise Technology is dedicated to supporting the mission of the University of Texas at Austin of unlocking potential and preparing future leaders of the state. Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for research and the work you do will make a difference in the lives of our students, faculty and staff. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working for our campus. This position will support the on-site network communications requirements across the University of Texas at Austin environment.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen, resident, or officially recognized asylee - Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.
Associate degree and basic network certifications (CCT, CCNA), or equivalent work experience.
Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, Routing and LAN switching)
1+ years of experience with network operations or desktop support.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
This position requires you to maintain internet service and a mobile phone with voice and data plans to be used when required for work.
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. The driving record will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a university owned vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience with medium-to-large enterprise network operations.
Experience with Cisco Systems switches and routers (IOS, IOS-XE).
Experience with RF survey tools.
Experience with network testing tools.
Higher education work experience

Responsibilities

Under supervision, plan, design and conduct wireless surveys and designs as well as operate and maintain wireless network components and configurations in support of all UT Austin student, faculty, staff and affiliates.
Under supervision, maintain network asset information, equipment sparing process, and lab organization.
Under supervision provide semi-skilled field support to install, troubleshoot, and maintain the university’s network and voice systems to provide requested improvements for campus units.
Provide basic support for standard network design, troubleshooting, and after-hours event support. Driving university owned vehicles to job sites will be required for this position. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy UTS157.
Maintain relationships with ET and unit representatives to address immediate needs, troubleshoot network and telecom systems, and maintain university inventory items.
Provide feedback and identify problems with organizational evaluation of new network technologies, proof of concept projects, and configuration automation.
Raise visibility of issues to network engineers of issues with automation processes, fault detection, standardized operations, and life cycle management.
Perform other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Training and conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Athletic ticket discounts
Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital metro buses with staff ID card