Network Architect

MSU Jobs • Starkville, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Network Architect is a position under administrative supervision of the Manager of Network Services in Information Technology Infrastructure. Specific activities include installation, maintenance, management, and support of data network electronics and software in an enterprise 40-Gigabit/100-Gigabit Ethernet network. The role also involves the management and coordination of large-scale networking projects in an enterprise environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related area from an accredited institution or equivalent experience in an enterprise network administration position.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 7 years of direct industry experience without a bachelor’s degree in at least one of the following areas: Configuration and maintenance of enterprise class networking hardware including switches, routers, and wireless infrastructure; Configuration and management of enterprise class firewall hardware and management software.
• Proficiency with one or more UNIX scripting or text processing languages such as PERL, Python, awk or bash shell.
• Experience with network management tools and protocols such as SNMP.
• Experience with structured cabling systems.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to efficiently deal with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and efficiently coordinate unrelated activities.
• Personal initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Some supervisory experience over a technical staff.
• Extensive experience with Cisco wireless controllers and management software.
• Extensive experience with Cisco switching and routing protocols.
• Experience with Fortinet firewall hardware and management software.
• Experience with designing wireless deployments.
• Experience with network protocol analysis/interpretation.
• Cisco network related certifications such as CCNA or CCNP.

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and monitor MSU Campus Network infrastructure components such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless controllers.
• Evaluate, test, and recommend new network hardware and software.
• Manage and coordinate large-scale projects.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the other divisions within Information Technology Services and to the MSU community at large.
• Meet regularly with other members of Information Technology Infrastructure staff to discuss current issues and future plans.
• Be available weekends and nights for performance of duties as required.
• Periodically, perform on-call duties by carrying a pager that alerts of system and network emergencies requiring immediate response 7x24.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees