Network Analyst

Description of Primary Duties

Network Analysts are responsible for configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting university networks including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless technologies. Duties include troubleshooting with tools and processes such as reading through logs, packet captures, and CLI interfaces of network equipment, and research and implementation of new networking technologies. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education : A bachelors degree is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience : One year of computer networking infrastructure experience is required.

Skills : The ability to follow technical instructions, both verbal and written is required. The ability to solve network-related problems by using diagnostic techniques and protocols is required. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to information processed, stored, or accessed by the networks is required. A thorough understanding of network protocols including TCP / IP and networking equipment including routers, switches, and wireless system is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Familiarity with backbone and Wide Area networking (WAN) components, wiring infrastructures, VPNs, Layer 2 and 3 networking protocols, multicast, firewalls, DHCP, DNS, IP address management and network monitoring software is preferred.

Effort : Requires working at computer workstations for extended periods of time and requires regularly lifting and carrying objects weighing up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally up to fifty pounds. Requires sufficient mobility to replace networking equipment and connect cables in ceilings and wiring centers which may require climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.

Other : The 24-hour scope of the department requires this position to be available evenings, nights, and weekends to respond to calls regarding questions or problems with the Universitys networks; occasional travel to remote sites within our 24-county area may be required.

Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description Open Date 05 / 09 / Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)