Network Specialist

About the role

Performs routine testing and analysis of Utah Transit Authority’s multiple Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN), and associated network software. Provides simple to moderately complex technical support in the design, development, and enhancement of UTA LAN/WAN; support, administration, and connectivity for ticket vending machines (TVM) and platforms communication networks; administration and support of Microsoft Windows Servers for the ticket vending system; simple to complex support of video conferencing system including implementation, maintenance, and configuration.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of a project team to ensure LAN/WAN are designed and developed according to prescribed specifications and system needs.
• Supports Network and Infrastructure Analysts in network system administration technologies, including miscellaneous associated networking software applications.
• Supports the design, development, and enhancement of UTA LAN/WAN.
• Supports, administers, and connects TVM and platforms communication networks.
• Administers and supports Microsoft Windows Servers for the ticket vending system.
• Supports the implementation, maintenance, and configuration of video conferencing systems.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electronics, Computer Science or related field or related work experience required.
• Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician is preferred.
• One year of directly related work experience in Computer Information Technology with demonstrated competence and knowledge of current versions of Cisco IOS, Microsoft NOS, and video conferencing system support.
• One year networking experience in Ethernet and LAN/WAN environment; various networking software including, but not limited to, current versions Cisco IOS, utilities programs, Cisco Routing, and Cisco Switches is required.
• Prior experience with videoconference systems and protocols.
• A valid driver’s license. Be a safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years. Have no more than 1 convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs within the past 10 years.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security systems and their associated peripheral equipment, Ethernet, Fiber, and Gbit Ethernet is required.
• Technical knowledge and experience to support Network and Infrastructure Analysts in network system administration technologies, including miscellaneous associated networking software applications.

Skills

• Knowledge of security systems and their associated peripheral equipment, Ethernet, Fiber, and Gbit Ethernet.
• Technical knowledge and experience to support Network and Infrastructure Analysts in network system administration technologies, including miscellaneous associated networking software applications.

Benefits

• UTA Has a Rich Benefits Package To Include Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage.
• HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP.
• Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retail options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD).
• Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.

Pay

$27.84 per hour or more depending on experience

Schedule

Not specified