Network Engineer

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Department

Telecommunications and Electronics

Job Summary

Job Description

• ​40% - Administration and installation of network systems required to build and maintain the campus enterprise network consisting of over 500 switches, 850 APs, and the network core. This position will be directly responsible for the stability and integrity of data, VoIP, and video services on the campus network.

• 40% - Network problem resolution for Cyber Security, including analysis, troubleshooting and solution implementation. This includes network connectivity, performance, and security issues for wired and wireless networks. 

• 10% - Participation in strategic network planning, steady-state operations planning, and development of contingency operation plans.

• 5% - Maintenance of documentation and provide end user training, where required, in support of network support activities.

• 5% - Assisting Enterprise Networks management with special projects. Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• ​Bachelor's Degree, or in lieu of a degree, 6 years of professional experience in Network Engineering and /or Network Support.

• Ability to configure or manage: Cisco L2 and L3 switches and/or Ruckus L2 and L3 switches, and other related product lines -- including network core electronics, APs and firewalls and also active directory, MAC filtering and authentication; Palo Alto Firewalls 5220 and Windows DHCP server.

• Demonstrates the ability to learn new technology.

• Possesses problem determination, resolution skills and strong analytical skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree.

• Complete understanding of ACL - Network Security, Spanning Tree, IP Routing, Port Channels-Aggregate connections.

• Port Mirroring (SPAN), Access Port Edge Protection, Fiber Optic Modules - GBIC, Xenpac, X2 SFP, PoE and Firmware upgrades.

• Experience with at least one of the following Network Management Applications/Appliances: Cloudpath, SolarWinds, SmartZone and LibreNMS.

• CCNA certification or other recognized network certification(s).

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;
• Diversity Statement (required for all Faculty positions and any Staff position of Assistant Manager and higher).

See Diversity Statement instructions by clicking this link: https://www.uno.edu/careers/diversity-instructions

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date
This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.