Network Engineer NOC Lead for Students

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Network Engineer NOC Lead to manage the Network Operations Center. This role involves overseeing daily operations, mentoring students, and ensuring effective communication with campus leaders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in LAN/WAN technologies and project management, with a commitment to fostering collaboration and professional development. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing IT services in a higher education environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the student experience and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2-5 years of IT experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Network Operations Center.
• Coordinate with personnel and student teams effectively.

Skills

IT systems knowledge

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

LAN/WAN technologies

Project management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Management Information Systems

Tools

Networking products (routers, switches)

Python

Network automation platforms

Job description

Join to apply for the Network Engineer NOC Lead for Students role at University of Utah

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Network Engineer NOC Lead for Students role at University of Utah

Job Summary

Responsible for the day to day running of the NOC (Network Operations Center) desk with associated personnel and student team members.

Job Summary

Responsible for the day to day running of the NOC (Network Operations Center) desk with associated personnel and student team members.

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.

Responsibilities

Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related field; or an equivalent amount of related, progressively advancing experience.

Two to four years of related experience required; four to six years of previous IT related experience preferred.

• Familiarity with IT systems, protocols, and implementation efforts in large organizations.
• Self-starter that understands the meaning of facilitated collaboration both within and outside an organization.
• Strong coordination and organization skills essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints and to visualize processes end-to-end.
• Ability to present information effectively to campus leaders and diverse groups, including IT governance, for both background and decision-making purposes.
• Understands how to champion IT strategy and a cohesive vision, including excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership with a genuine commitment to staff mentoring and professional development.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Expertise in LAN/WAN technologies or protocols, including but not limited to wired/wireless LAN environments, data center networking, intranet/extranet environments, IP/MPLS, OSPF, EGIRP, IP Multicast (PIM, MBGP) and Quality of Service.
• Experience with networking products such as routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls, NAC, and WAN optimization products.
• Knowledge of vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, HP, Citrix, etc.
• Experience managing projects towards timely completion and under budget.
  
  

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Exposure to requirements for regulatory compliance, including HIPAA, FERPA, PCI, and FISMA.
• Experience in supervising technical employees.
• Experience leading successful IT projects in a research university and/or academic health care system.
• Familiar with technology trends in networking. Examples include but are not limited to software defined networking (SDN), OpenFlow, IPv6 implementations, etc.
• Type Benefited Staff
• Experience with network automation platforms and tools.
• Experience with python.
  
  

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41779B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: In office 8-5 work schedule.In office requirements due to supervising students answering NOC desk calls.

Department: 00428 - UIT - Network & Comm. Srvs

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00

Close Date: 7/28/2025

Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/181949

Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-9eaab5efb7f53d4fa5ca73fa960f5d8e

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Utah by 2x

Get notified about new Lead Network Engineer jobs in Salt Lake City, UT.

Sr. Network Engineer (Must live in Utah or Idaho)

Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area 1 week ago

Kaysville, UT $140,000.00-$160,000.00 1 day ago

Senior Infrastructure/Networking Engineer - Active TS/SCI Required (Onsite)

West Valley City, UT $82,000.00-$164,000.00 1 week ago

Cottonwood Heights, UT $112,000.00-$210,000.00 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.