Network Engineer II - 530709

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

2d • $69,200 - $89,900

About The Position

The Network Engineer II supports the functionality and availability of enterprise-wide mission-critical University networks through network engineering and administration. The role performs low- to moderate-complexity operational network management and maintenance, and participates in identifying, analyzing, and resolving network problems. It assists with strategy, planning, and design for campus and wide-area networks and may provide guidance and training to entry-level network engineers.

The position focuses on resolving tickets; owning Layer 2 switching configuration and deployment; configuring IP address management (IPAM); and managing network hardware, inventory, and surplus. Work is performed independently or as directed, with the general job summary describing network engineering under close supervision.

The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some after-hours work.

Requirements

• Master's degree; or bachelor's degree and two years of network engineering experience; or associate's degree and four years of IT experience, including two years of network engineering; or high school diploma or GED and six years of IT experience, including two years of network engineering.
• Broad, in-depth knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite, especially IP packet routing, including RIP, OSPF, EGP, BGP, and PIM.
• Knowledge of wired and wireless IP data networks, including architecture, configuration, LAN and WAN protocols, and network security standards.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently to complete goals.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and one year of IT experience including network management and operations, performance monitoring, and security; or bachelor's degree and three years of such IT experience; or associate's degree and five years of such IT experience; or high school diploma or GED and seven years of such IT experience.
• CCNA certification.
• Three or more years of hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco Catalyst switches (IOS), Cisco APs, IP address management tools, OSPF/BGP protocols, or Cisco VPN/AnyConnect.

Responsibilities

• Support the functionality and availability of enterprise-wide mission-critical University networks.
• Perform network engineering and operational network management and maintenance tasks.
• Participate in identifying, analyzing, and resolving network problems.
• Assist with strategy, planning, and design of campus and wide-area networks.
• Resolve tickets.
• Own Layer 2 switching configuration and deployment.
• Configure IP address management (IPAM).
• Manage network hardware, inventory, and surplus.
• May provide guidance and training to entry-level network engineers.

What This Job Offers

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