Network Engineer II - 530709

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

2d•$68,500 - $89,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Engineer II supports the functionality and availability of enterprise-wide mission critical University networks by performing network engineering and administration independently or as directed. This role focuses on ticket resolution, ownership of all Layer 2 switching configuration and deployment, IPAM configurations, network hardware management, inventory and surplus management. The position involves performing low- to moderate-complexity operational network management and maintenance tasks, participating in network problem identification, analysis, and resolution for low- to moderate-complexity problems, and assisting with strategy, planning, and design of the campus and wide-area networks. May provide guidance and training to entry-level network engineers.

Requirements

Master's degree; OR bachelor's degree and two (2) years of network engineering experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of IT experience to include two (2) years of network engineering; OR high school diploma or GED and six (6) years of IT experience to include two (2) years of network engineering.
Broad, in-depth knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite, specifically relating to routing of IP packets (RIP, OSPF, EGP, BGP, PIM).
Knowledge of IP data wired and wireless 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 (1) year of IT experience to include experience in network management and operations, performance monitoring, and security; OR bachelor's degree and three (3) years of IT experience to include experience in network management and operations, performance monitoring, and security; OR associate’s degree and five (5) years of IT experience to include experience in network management and operations, performance monitoring, and security; OR high school diploma or GED and seven (7) years of IT experience to include experience in network management and operations, performance monitoring, and security.
CCNA certification.
Three (3) or more years of hands-on experience with the following: Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco Catalyst switches (IOS), Cisco APs, IP address management tools, OSFP/BGP protocols, or Cisco VPN/Anyconnect.

Responsibilities

Supports the functionality and availability of enterprise-wide mission critical University networks.
Performs network engineering and administration.
Focuses on ticket resolution.
Owns all Layer 2 switching configuration and deployment.
Manages IPAM configurations.
Handles network hardware management, inventory and surplus management.
Performs low- to moderate-complexity operational network management and maintenance tasks.
Participates in network problem identification, analysis, and resolution for low- to moderate-complexity problems.
Assists with strategy, planning, and design of the campus and wide-area networks.
May provide guidance and training to entry-level network engineers.