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Orlando, FL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

UCF IT Telecommunications:

UCF IT Telecommunications serves as the technological backbone for one of the largest universities in the United States. Our dedicated team is responsible for the design installation support and security of the telecommunications and network infrastructure that underpins the entire UCF community. We are committed to delivering high-quality reliable cost-effective and innovative communication solutions at an enterprise level. Our specialized teams including Network Services Network Security Cellular/Radio/DAS and Installation Maintenance & Repair work collaboratively to meet these objectives. With strong leadership spanning from the Chief Information Officer (CIO) down we ensure that UCFs technology strategies are well-defined and effectively communicated at all organizational levels. This clear vision and direction to success guide our efforts as we continue to empower and support the universitys academic and operational excellence.

The Opportunity:

Are you a seasoned Network Engineer ready to shape the digital backbone of a leading academic institution The University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking a Network Research Engineer IV to take a hands-on approach and play a pivotal role in the design implementation and maintenance of research infrastructure. The responsibilities of this position encompass the creation of robust and scalable research network solutions ensuring high performance reliability and security across a dynamic university environment.

This is an Auxiliary funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Responsibilities:

Research Network LAN Design and Implementation:

  • Develop a comprehensive research network architecture and design plans aligned with business requirements.

  • Evaluate and implement network hardware and software solutions to improve research network performance and reliability.

Research Network Data Center/Cloud Connectivity Implementation & Security:

  • Collaborate with the Infrastructure Team to implement necessary connections in the data center and to the cloud for the Office of Research (OOR).

  • Stay informed about evolving NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) requirements and ensure that the network remains fully compliant.

Research Network Wireless:

  • Collaborate with wireless engineers to design and implement wireless networks that meet the specific needs of the Office of Research (OOR) university and department.

  • Plan and recommend specific resource capacity and risks throughout each project assigned including materials vendor support through Statements of Work and UCF labor sources.

  • Ensure customer communication and service levels are maintained throughout all phases of each project.

Research Network Needs Planning:

  • Analyze research network traffic and usage patterns to forecast future research needs and locations.

  • Support the Office of Research (OOR) in gathering necessary information and documentation required for applying for research grants.

Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

  • Establish and uphold research-specific network monitoring processes to promptly identify and address issues.

  • Diagnose and resolve complex network problems ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining optimal network performance.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate documentation of research architecture configurations and changes.

  • Generate reports and performance metrics to evaluate network performance and recommend improvements.

  • Maintain meticulous records of tasks and timekeeping ensuring a high level of detail and accuracy.

Collaboration and Leadership:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including system administrators network engineers and IT support to ensure the seamless integration of research requirements with other systems.

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior network professionals as assigned contributing to the attainment of departmental goals.

  • Participate in other non-research network projects as required or needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

Data Center Implementation:

Local Area Network Implementation:

Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

Certifications:

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is a fully on-site position which involves an on-campus presence.

This is an Auxiliary funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35 prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S. or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education employment or training in China Cuba Iran Russia North Korea Syria or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions including but not limited to faculty graduate positions individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds postdoctoral positions undergraduate positions visiting assistant professors and visiting research associates.

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Department

UCF IT

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$89076.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

0AM

As a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or email .

Employment Type

Full-Time

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