ARE-ON Associate Network Engineer
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Fayetteville, GA - USA
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Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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About ARE-ON
ARE-ON provides and supports WAN and select networking services for 45 institutions of higher-ed and healthcare delivery in Arkansas including internet delivery managed WAN router service and project consulting. The ARE-ON associate network engineer is directly responsible for supporting technology services that drive the healthcare research and education missions of some of the largest public organizations in the state. ARE-ON is a unit of the University of Arkansas System and all our employees are eligible for the same benefits package as the University of Arkansas Fayetteville campus.
Day-to-Day Work
The Associate Network Engineer for ARE-ON reports to the Director of Network Services and provides hands-on installation maintenance and support for ARE-ONs state-wide network infrastructure. This role installs fiber cabling and networking equipment at ARE-ON facilities and performs basic troubleshooting of network switching and routing systems their operating systems and associated components. The Associate Network Engineer documents equipment and connections as they map to ARE-ONs services maintaining accurate and current network records. This role participates in on-call rotation triaging and resolving network service incidents and tickets and supports the broader network team with project execution systems support and infrastructure management.
This role is on the ARE-ON network operations team of 5 that shares the support of the state-wide telecommunications shelters more than 2200 miles of leased and owned fiber optic cables and strands optical transmission systems installed network router and switch hardware and a myriad of other network support hardware and software that encompass ARE-ONs Network and member services.
This position reports directly to the ARE-ON Director of Network Services.
Work Conditions
Network maintenance activities including both planned and emergency work frequently occur during off-peak hours including evenings overnight and weekends to minimize disruption to member institutions operations
Regular in-state travel and occasional interstate travel to ARE-ON network facilities points of presence and member institutions is required up to 50% of working time
Participation in an on-call rotation to support incident response outside of standard business hours
Remote work for this position is allowed under the University of Arkansas Fayetteville Policies and Procedures 412.3. The employee must be a resident of Arkansas but does not have to work out of the Fayetteville ARE-ON offices or reside in the Northwest Arkansas area.
Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
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Associates Degree from an accredited institution of higher education
At least three (3) years of experience in network engineering as a primary job function
Demonstrated experience with interior routing protocols (e.g. OSPF or similar) and network switching.
At least one (1) year of experience with exterior routing protocols including the use of BGP and autonomous systems
Valid Drivers License (driving is required for this position)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
At least five (5) years of experience in network engineering as a primary job function including at least two (2) year of experience with exterior routing protocols
Entry-level certification from a major data networking vendor in network routing and switching (e.g. CCNA JNCIA or equivalent)
Working exposure to network monitoring and management tools and practices
Experience working with DC-based power systems in data center or telecommunications environments
Proven knowledge and experience with supporting Internet networks including specific experience with the use of autonomous systems BGP routing protocols and policy IP multicast IPv4 and IPv6 SNMP network monitoring and management
Working technical knowledge of current network hardware protocols and Internet standards
Knowledge of working with Juniper Cisco or other carrier-grade routing and switching hardware including network operating systems/firmware network management software and firewalls
Proven customer service skills
Experience working in a team-oriented collaborative environment
Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
