Network Engineer Network Engineer

Department 00640 – Ctr for High Perform Computing Job Summary

This position is a network administrator requiring 2-5 years of experience in IT related work, preferably with network equipment from vendors such as Cisco, HPE, Arista, Palo Alto, Juniper or similar. This position will help maintain the day-to-day operations of Ethernet switches, Infiniband switches, routers, and firewalls. The applicant will need to demonstrate an understanding of the TCP/IP stack. The position will also require familiarity with troubleshooting end hosts and end-to-end connectivity issues.

The job will have an in-person component and remote component. The position will work mostly between office and data center environments with flexibility for occasional remote work. The position will work in the university data center mounting devices, configuring devices, installing cabling, labeling cabling, and labeling ports. The data center portion of the job will require lifting equipment and operating a server lift in order to mount equipment into racks. The data center portion of the job will also involve gaining familiarity with water cooling, power, air flow, and other environmental aspects.

The position will develop skills in and work with network protocols such as IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, SNMP, IB over IP, etc. The position will work closely with the Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC) monitoring team to pull metrics from network and environmental devices. The position will also develop skills in automation and data center management.

The applicant should have some basic Linux skills and basic Windows skills in order to help troubleshoot network stacks to the end devices in collaboration with others. The position is highly collaborative and requires working with different people throughout CHPC, as well as with different groups on campus and at Utah Education and Telehealth Network. The position will also be responsible in helping to plan, troubleshoot, maintain and thoroughly document all aspects of the existing network, future iterations, and the environmental monitoring of a data center. The position will be responsible for interacting with end users and following up on service tickets relating to network issues.

Responsibilities

Performs tasks associated with the engineering of network systems used in data communications services, including fiber optic, twisted pair, IP systems, switches, routers and LAN/WAN Systems. Collaborates with other team members and groups to identify and develop scalable network designs, solutions and policy recommendations. Ensures continued smooth operations of the global network infrastructure. Supports internal application groups by identifying and presenting their network-impacting requirements to the rest of the network engineering team. Supports and leads implementation of growing network infrastructure. Prepares various documents such as work orders, purchase orders, records equipment, facilities and systems, and budget paperwork.

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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Often: Office environment.

Seldom: Outdoor Environment

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, bending, twisting, kneeling, squating, crawling.

Seldom: Reaching overhead, lifting- up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ethernet and how it functions
• Knowledge of VLANs
• Strong understanding of the TCP/IP stack
• Basic Command Line Interface skills in Windows and Linux/Mac
• Basic Linux and Windows end host network troubleshooting
• Ability to lift and install equipment in a data center
• Good communication and troubleshooting skills
• Good documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP
• Familiarity with IPv6
• Familiarity with Access Control Lists
• Familiarity with electrical systems, connections, etc.
• Familiarity with managing data center loads
• Familiarity with cable terminations
• Familiarity with firewall administration

Applicable Certifications

Some applicable certifications that might useful, though not required:

• CCNA
• CCNP
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA A+
• DCIS
• DCDC
• DCCA

Preferences Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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