Advanced Network Engineer

University of Arkansas; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences seeks a qualified IT Network Engineer to monitor and support its network systems. This role involves working with various networking equipment and ensuring network performance and downtime is minimized. Ideal candidates will have relevant IT experience and educational qualifications, along with a passion for maintaining high service levels across the organization.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• 8 years IT experience needed with a Master's degree.
• Must support network equipment from brands like Cisco and Juniper.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP are valued.

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor the UAMS Network Engineering environment.
• Ensure maximum network uptime across local and wide area networks.
• Mentor and guide the network team as required.

Skills

Network Engineering Equipment support

Troubleshooting

Good working knowledge of OSI Layers 1-4

TCP/IP knowledge

Education

Master Degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field

Associate Degree in Computer Science or related field

High School/GED

Tools

MS Office Tools

Network monitoring software

Job description

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

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Closing Date:

07/18/2025
Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

Department: IT | Network Engineering

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties: Responsible for supporting and monitoring the UAMS Network Engineering environment. Environment includes but is not limited to: Networking equipment from Arista, Aruba, Brocade, F5, Juniper, and Cisco; networking monitoring software from Arista, Aruba, Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, AKiPS, SolarWinds, InMon or other functionally equivalent applications. Responsible for working with all areas of IT and the entire campus to ensure maximum network uptime - both local and wide area networks. Keeps up-to-date on emerging technologies that would benefit UAMS and compliment UAMS’ mission/goals. Provides mentoring and guidance to network team as a whole as needed.

**This position participates in a group 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year on-call rotation where each member of the group takes call for 1 week at a time.**
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Computer Science or related field with 8 years IT experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Arista, Aruba Networks, Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Meraki, etc.)
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field with 10 years IT experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Arista, Aruba Networks, Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Meraki, etc.)
• Associate Degree in Computer Science or related field with 12 years IT experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Arista, Aruba Networks, Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Meraki, etc.)
• High School/GED with 14 years IT experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Arista, Aruba Networks, Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Meraki, etc.)

• Must have vehicle to commute from UAMS campus office to off-campus UAMS offices for meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications – CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIP
• Experience with MS Office Tools: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Configuration, troubleshooting, and certifications of network equipment from Arista, Aruba Networks, Brocade, Cisco, F5, and Juniper.
• Network monitoring software such as Inmon, Meraki Dashboard, Solarwinds, AKiPs, Cisco ACI, and Nagios or functional equivalents.
• Network troubleshooting tools such as a fox/hound toner, wire scanners, and network packet sniffers.
• Good working knowledge of OSI Layers 1-4
• Experience in a TCP/IP routed environment using OSPF, BGP, EVPN, & VXLAN.
• Troubleshooting network connectivity with desktop and server operating systems such as Windows Server, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: N/A
Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping
Benefits Eligible: Yes