Network Engineer

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

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About The Position

Assists in the development and maintenance of network communications. Uses knowledge of LAN / WAN systems to help design and install internal and external networks. Tests and evaluates network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty or equivalency
• 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and align network solutions.
• Establish repeatable network framework that scales across a complex university environment.
• Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning.
• Support the conceptualization of test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for network projects.
• Write functional requirements/specifications documents.
• Assess vendor development/test strategies.
• Solve complex problems with many variables.
• Provide technology roadmaps governed by strategic direction, business requirements, as well as resourcing and financial constraints.
• Provide technical direction and frameworks to meet business needs.
• Provide expert consultation for major network initiatives or incidents.
• Produce and maintain network standards and guidelines.
• Serve as a key representative on network initiatives.
• Review the feasibility of new and existing network projects.
• Exposure to requirements for regulatory compliance, including HIPAA , FERPA , PCI , and FISMA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees