High Performance Computing Network Engineer II

University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work eligibility

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking a High Performance Computing Network Engineer II to administer the HPC Center network and enterprise wired/wireless networks. Responsibilities include managing Layer 2 switches, planning fiber paths, IPAM, and escalation of routing/performance issues.

The role requires a Master’s degree with experience or a Bachelor’s with two years of experience; CCNA is preferred. Eligible for hybrid work, aligning with University policy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus some network engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree with two years of relevant experience.
• Associate and high school pathways accepted.

Responsibilities

• Manage Layer 2 switch configuration and deployment.
• Plan and manage the network fiber path.
• Perform IPAM configurations.
• Resolve tickets and low- to moderate-complexity network problems.
• Oversee network closet UPS units, inventory, and surplus.
• Draw on TCP/IP routing knowledge (RIP, OSPF, EGP, BGP, PIM) and LAN/WAN protocols.
• Support enterprise wired and wireless networks as needed.

Skills

TCP/IP routing

Network engineering

Fiber path planning

IPAM configurations

Troubleshooting

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years experience

Associate or high school pathways accepted

Tools

Cisco Nexus

Cisco Catalyst switches

Aironet access points

Check Point firewalls

Job description

The University of Alabama is hiring a High Performance Computing Network Engineer II to administer the network for its High Performance Computing Center and, as needed, the enterprise wired and wireless networks. The engineer maintains and supports switches, access points, controllers, uninterruptible power supplies, and security devices, and serves as an escalation resource for routing and performance problems. Planning and design input for the HPC Center network rounds out the position.

• Manage Layer 2 switch configuration and deployment.
• Plan and manage the network fiber path.
• Perform IPAM configurations.
• Resolve tickets and low- to moderate-complexity network problems.
• Oversee network closet UPS units, inventory, and surplus.
• Draw on deep TCP/IP routing knowledge (RIP, OSPF, EGP, BGP, PIM) and familiarity with wired and wireless LAN and WAN protocols.
• Hold a master's degree plus some network engineering experience, or a bachelor's plus two years, with associate and high school pathways also accepted.
• Prefer CCNA certification and 3+ years in a high performance computing center with Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches, Aironet access points, and Check Point firewalls.
• Start at a $83,500 minimum salary, with a $112,700 midpoint for the pay grade.
• Eligible for hybrid work, subject to University policy.