Systems Administrator I (Job ID 536256)

AtlanticWave-SDX; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University’s Center for Internet Augmented Research and Assessment (CIARA) seeks a network engineer to support the AMPATH International Exchange Point and NSF-funded projects.

You will install, configure, and manage wide-area networks, work on IPv4/IPv6 inter-domain routing, and develop monitoring tools with Bash, Python, and Ansible, collaborating with FIU faculty, staff and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology related field; OR four (4) years of related information technology experience.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience on a year for year basis.
• Experience with network devices and automation tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the design, development and implementation of network infrastructure and management systems for the AMPATH International Exchange Point.
• Develops network monitoring tools using Bash, Python and Ansible.
• Assists in implementing inter-domain Routing and Peering policies for both IPv4 and IPv6.
• Maintains dialogue with end users, IT Administrators, and vendors regarding the proper operation of network services provided by the AMPATH International Exchange Point and CIARA projects.
• Maintains current knowledge of network services, new technologies and related hardware and software applications, including SDN and OpenFlow.
• Provides support for the management of network and data management systems for the operations of the AMPATH International Exchange Point and CIARA projects including but not limited to Ethernet and SDN services.
• Operates monitoring systems for hybrid network services in support of network research, for support of data intensive science, and for at-scale deployment of network prototyping efforts using knowledge of programming languages such as Shell and Python.
• Supports the development and direction of programs for CIARA.
• Supports troubleshooting activities of network infrastructure problems in a multi-vendor WAN submarine system network environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technology related field

Four years of related information technology experience

Tools

Bash

Python

Ansible

Juniper networking

OSPF/BGP

SNMP/sFlow/NetFlow

SDN/OpenFlow

Job description

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Supports the Division of Information Technology’s Center for Internet Augmented Research and Assessment (CIARA) by supporting the implementation of the network infrastructure and management systems for the AMPATH International Exchange Point as well as other NSF supported grant projects. Supports the day-to-day network engineering of the AMPATH International Exchange Point, to ensure the integrity and security in the delivery of network services to FIU and national and international research and education networks. Installs, provides configuration and management for, and troubleshoots wide-area networks, on both optical and packet layers. Provides assistance and high-level networking technical support for FIU Faculty and Staff, and CIARA participants and vendors. Assists in evaluating and the establishment of network standards.

• Assists in the design, development and implementation of network infrastructure and management systems for the AMPATH International Exchange Point.
• Develops network monitoring tools using Bash, Python and Ansible.
• Assists in implementing inter-domain Routing and Peering policies for both IPv4 and IPv6.
• Maintains dialogue with end users, IT Administrators, and vendors regarding the proper operation of network services provided by the AMPATH International Exchange Point and CIARA projects.
• Maintains current knowledge of network services, new technologies and related hardware and software applications, including SDN and OpenFlow.
• Provides support for the management of network and data management systems for the operations of the AMPATH International Exchange Point and CIARA projects including but not limited to Ethernet and SDN services.
• Operates monitoring systems for hybrid network services in support of network research, for support of data intensive science, and for at-scale deployment of network prototyping efforts using knowledge of programming languages such as Shell and Python.
• Supports the development and direction of programs for CIARA.
• Supports troubleshooting activities of network infrastructure problems in a multi-vendor WAN submarine system network environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technology related field; OR four (4) years of related information technology experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience on a year for year basis.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with network devices such as Juniper or Extreme/Brocade.
• Experience with Ansible.
• Experience writing network and Linux automation routines.
• Knowledge of networking protocols, such as OSPF and BGP.
• Basic knowledge of Python development for scripting.
• Basic knowledge of SNMP, sFlow, and NetFlow.
• Knowledge of SDN protocols and methodologies.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary

$50,000 – $60,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
• Must be available 24/7 for possible emergency situations.

Pay Transparency

Florida International University 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.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

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Center For Internet Augmented Research & AssessmentFlorida International University

• Address: 11200 SW 8St, PC312 Miami, FL 33199
• Email: [e-mail]

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

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