Network Engineer I
Network Engineer I
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Position Title:
Network Engineer IJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in technology related field.Willingness and enthusiasm to research issues and to collaborate across functional teams and with vendors to see problems through to resolution.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging applications.
Familiarity with enterprise wireless technologies (Cisco preferred).
Familiarity with data center network technologies (Cisco preferred).
Familiarity with routing and switching technologies (Cisco preferred).
Familiarity with managing firewalls in varied network environments.
Job Description:
Iowa State University is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team dedicated to providing tier 2 support and assisting in the monitoring maintenance and deployment of enterprisegrade network services to make the ISU community an exceptional place to work teach research and learn.
The Network Engineer I position is a highly technical role responsible for upkeep and operation of the ISU data network. This position is responsible for troubleshooting and configuration of routing switching security and wireless network equipment within wellestablished guidelines. Other duties include documentation of network services deployment and use of network monitoring solutions dashboarding performance metrics and proactive identification of capacity and performance issues. The ability to work a flexible offhours schedule for planned and unplanned maintenance is required. All team members are expected to participate in an oncall rotation.
Successful applicants must be detail oriented selfmotivated possess excellent communication skills and can troubleshoot while learning new skills tools and technologies. They also possess strong time management organizational communication and decisionmaking skills with the ability to identify analyze and solve complex problems.
A Network Engineer I has knowledge of basic features and functionality of the network technologies present in the ISU network and is learning to apply that knowledge in support of maintaining the ISU network.
Information Technology Services (ITS) provides core computing network services enterprise systems and information security resources to the students faculty and staff of Iowa State. ITS partners with IT professionals from around campus to provide more specialized IT resources to ISUs academic and business units.
Example of Duties
Assists with the installation and support of network communications including LAN/WAN systems.
Supports and troubleshoots network issues and coordinates with vendors for installation of such items as routers and switches.
Responds to maintenance service requests related to network equipment.
Supports project planning cost analysis and vendor comparisons.
Works on project implementation.
Level Guidelines
Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professionallevel knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
Responds to inquiries and issues escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS808Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1 Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2 Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.Why Choose ISUIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa) Life insurance and longterm disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date:
March 27 2025Posting Close Date:
April 9 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16680Employment Type
Full-Time
