Network Engineer
Network Engineer
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Job Description
Position Function:
Network Engineer is a position under administrative supervision of the Manager of Network Services in Information Technology Infrastructure. Specific activities include installation maintenance management and support of data network electronics and software in an enterprise 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet network.
Salary Grade:16
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Configure deploy and monitor MSU Campus Network infrastructure components such as routers switches firewalls and wireless controllers.
2. Evaluate test and recommend new network hardware and software.
3. Manage and coordinate large-scale projects.
4. Provide technical support and guidance to the other divisions within Information Technology Services and to the MSU community at large.
5. Meet regularly with other members of Information Technology Infrastructure staff to discuss current issues and future plans.
6. Assist with the management and coordination of large-scale projects.
7. Be available weekends and nights for performance of duties as required.
8. Periodically perform on-call duties by carrying a pager that alerts of system and network emergencies requiring immediate response 7x24.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in network administration computer science or a related field.
Candidates should have a minimum 3 years of experience with a bachelors degree or 7 years of direct industry experience in at least one of the following areas:
Configuration and maintenance of enterprise class networking hardware including switches routers
Configuration and maintenance of enterprise class wireless networking infrastructure and management software
Configuration and management of enterprise class firewalls
Preferred Qualifications:
Cisco network related certifications such as CCNA and CCNP.
Experience with Fortinet firewall hardware and management software.
Experience with Cisco switching and routing protocols.
Experience with Cisco wireless controllers and management software.
Experience designing wireless deployments.
Experience with network protocol analysis/interpretation.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Proficiency with one or more UNIX scripting or text processing languages such as PERL Python awk or bash shell.
Experience with structured cabling systems.
Well-developed interpersonal communication skills.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Experience with network management tools and protocols.
Personal initiative.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
May require occasional work on nights weekends and hours outside of the regular 8-5 workday.
Job occasionally requires standing stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling and lifting up to 50 pounds
Vision requirements: ability to see information in print and/or electronically
Hearing requirements: Ability to hear and respond to telephone conversations.
Dexterity and visual acuity: required to be able to use computer screens and keyboards and manipulate small devices and parts.
Work around high voltage equipment.
Occasional exposure to cleaning solutions glues dust and airborne particles.
Occasionally work in environments with excessive noise heat and cold.
Perform tasks while on ladders.
Perform tasks in ceiling and subfloor crawl spaces.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: applicants must apply online at by attaching a cover letter and resume which includes the names and addresses of 3 professional references. We will accept applications only from persons with indefinite employment authorization in the U.S. and will not sponsor for nonimmigrant or immigrant status for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39762 .
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Employment Type
Full-Time
