Network Analyst

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,488 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

Shuttle access

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Network Analyst to support on-site network communications across the campus environment. The role offers a typical 40-hour week with some on-call and limited travel for training or events.

A flexible arrangement allows infrequent remote work (<10%). Required qualifications include an Associate degree and basic network certifications (CCT, CCNA) or equivalent experience, plus 1+ year in network operations or desktop support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and basic network certifications (CCT, CCNA), or equivalent work experience.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, Routing and LAN switching)
• 1+ years of experience with network operations or desktop support.
• CJIS training and background check requirements, including fingerprint screening.
• U.S. citizen or eligible for access to sensitive information per project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain network asset information, equipment sparing process, and lab organization.
• Provide semi-skilled field support to install, troubleshoot, and maintain the university’s network and voice systems.
• Maintain relationships with ET and unit representatives to address needs and troubleshoot network/telecom systems.
• Provide basic support for standard network design, troubleshooting, and after-hours event support; drive university vehicles as needed.
• Raise visibility of issues with engineers regarding automation, fault detection, and lifecycle management.
• Support new network technologies through feedback and qualification efforts.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Skills

CCT certification

CCNA

Networking basics

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Network Analyst

Hiring Department: Enterprise Technology - Infrastructure

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Flexible work arrangements are available for this position, including the ability for infrequent remote work (<10%). Preference will be given to candidates located in the greater Austin area who possess dependable transportation and can promptly respond to on-call notifications.

As part of our selection process, we will be conducting an in-person second interview that will serve as a Practical Application segment to assess candidates’ skills and technical proficiency.

This position provides a life/work balance with typically a 40-hour work week and travel limited to training (e.g., conferences/courses).

Enterprise Technology is dedicated to supporting the mission of the University of Texas at Austin of unlocking potential and preparing future leaders of the state.

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for research and the work you do will make a difference in the lives of our students, faculty and staff. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working for our campus.

The University of Texas at Austin and Information Technology Services provide an outstanding benefits package to our staff. Those benefits include:

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Training and conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Athletic ticket discounts
• Access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital metro buses with staff ID card

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

This position requires you to maintain internet service and a mobile phone with voice and data plans to be used when required for work.

Purpose

This position will support the on-site network communications requirements across the University of Texas at Austin environment.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision maintain network asset information, equipment sparing process, and lab organization.
• Under supervision provide semi-skilled field support to install, troubleshoot, and maintain the university’s network and voice systems to provide requested improvements for campus units.
• Maintain relationships with ET and unit representatives to address immediate needs, troubleshoot network and telecom systems, and maintain university inventory items.
• Provide basic support for standard network design, troubleshooting, and after-hours event support. Driving university owned vehicles to job sites will be required for this position. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy UTS157.
• Provide feedback and identify problems with organizational evaluation of new network technologies, proof of concept projects, and configuration automation.
• Raise visibility of issues to network engineers of issues with automation processes, fault detection, standardized operations, and life cycle management.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree and basic network certifications (CCT, CCNA), or equivalent work experience.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, Routing and LAN switching)
• 1+ years of experience with network operations or desktop support.
• This position requires independent work and access to CJIS systems and information. Candidates must complete CJIS training and pass a CJIS background check and fingerprint screening.
• U.S. Citizen, resident, or officially recognized asylee - Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with medium-to-large enterprise network operations.
• Experience with Cisco Systems switches and routers (IOS, IOS-XE).
• Experience with RF survey tools.
• Experience with network testing tools.
• Higher education work experience

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator’s driver’s license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. The driving record will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

$55,488 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and Moving 50 pounds

Work Shift

• Monday – Friday flexible between 7am-6pm
• On-call work required (rotation): One-week rotations among the team periodically during the year
• Occasional nights/weekends required: Fulfilling after-hours support at special events (athletics/commencement) and maintenance windows

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Please provide any relevant IT certificates that have been obtained

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) ... If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.