Network Infrastructure Engineer - Working

University System of Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University System of Georgia is seeking a full-time Network Infrastructure Engineer. This on-site position involves maintaining LAN related network services, coordinating upgrades, and troubleshooting network issues.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and over three years of experience. Responsibilities include installing network devices, monitoring usage trends, and ensuring service continuity. This role requires strong communication skills and ability to work in emergency on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Over three years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to network service interruptions.
• Installs new network devices.
• Designs, implements and manages data center and LAN switches.
• Works with vendors to procure parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Schedules network maintenance.
• Configures and troubleshoots networking equipment.
• Monitors network utilization trends.
• Provides consultation and support to staff and customers.
• Works as a member of a 24-hour on-call rotation.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management principles

Networking/routing infrastructure and protocols

Interpersonal relations

Oral and written communication

Decision making and problem solving

Ability to multi-task

Education

Baccalaureate degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Job description

Network Infrastructure Engineer - Working

Location: USO-Information Tech Services

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 299731

Job Summary

This is a professional (working) level position responsible for maintaining the operation of select LAN related network services according to higher education system policies and procedures. The position coordinates and implements network software and hardware upgrades of varying complexity. The position troubleshoots and resolves LAN/Datacenter performance, connectivity, and related network problems of varying complexity. This position is based on-site and does not offer remote work options.

Responsibilities

1. Responds to network service interruptions.
2. Installs new network devices.
3. Designs, implements and manages data center and LAN switches, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers.
4. Works with vendors to obtain quotes and procure parts, supplies and equipment.
5. Schedules network maintenance.
6. Configures and troubleshoots networking equipment.
7. Monitors network utilization trends, gathers statistics, and analyzes data for proactive network capacity planning.
8. Provides consultation, technical expertise, information and support to central office staff, USG institutions and other customers.
9. Designs, implements, and manages enterprise data, voice, optical, and wireless networks.
10. Works as a member of a 24 hour on-call rotation for network emergencies and outages.
11. Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Baccalaureate degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
2. Over three years of related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1. Knowledge of project management principles.
2. Knowledge of networking/routing infrastructure and protocols.
3. Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures.
4. Skill in collaborating with multiple constituents.
5. Skill in decision making and problem solving.
6. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
7. Skill in oral and written communication.
8. Ability to respond diplomatically to sensitive and critical issues.
9. Ability to effectively multi-task.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.