Network Engineer
About the role
Assists in the development and maintenance of network communications. Uses knowledge of LAN/WAN systems to help design and install internal and external networks. Tests and evaluates network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements.
About UIT
University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U's Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U's shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.
About the University of Utah
Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah's system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
Responsibilities
- Configure and install all network edge equipment for new and replacement installations at the University.
- Document the network diagrams for new and replacement edge equipment.
- Troubleshoot edge equipment to resolve end user issues.
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).
- Must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.