Network Administrator 2, Digital Technology Solutions

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Dec 19, 2024
Network Administrator 2, Digital Technology Solutions Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. Job Overview Support, maintain, monitor, and implement the university's enterprise data, voice, and wireless networks. Work with senior members of the network operations staff to provide incident support, fulfill customer requests and participate in the deployment of network hardware and configurations as part of the department's ongoing initiatives. Essential Functions Support and deploy networking technology, including LAN/WAN (wired switches and routers), WLAN (wireless access points and controllers), network security (VPN, firewalls, and authentication systems), network support (DNS/DHCP, network management), and telephony (VoIP) services; specific duties will vary according to the life cycle and the technical complexity of the network and associated hardware and software. Configure, maintain and manage enterprise network devices; travel throughout the university's campuses and to other remote facilities as necessary. Monitor network traffic, utilization and performance; test and evaluate network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements. Work with clients, technical staff and vendors on service request fulfillment, network implementation, optimization, and ongoing management. Troubleshoot system failures escalating to senior technicians or vendors as appropriate; monitor incoming incident reports and work with other departments and end users to resolve problems. Participate in an after-hours Tier 2 on-call rotation responding to network outage emergencies as defined in the department's standard operating procedures; serves as the initial emergency escalation contact for Tier 1 (help desk) support. Develop and maintain documentation for network systems to be used by other engineers or the university community. Ensure the security of the university's network by implementing the policies and practices that prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse or denial of service to a computer or other network-accessible resources. Serve as a competent professional sharing attained knowledge with peers. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Associate's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field. Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Trainings/Certifications Valid driver's license with an acceptable record Required Experience Two (2) years of intermediate to advanced level experience working with networking hardware and software including network design and implementation Possess a thorough understanding of commonly used networking concepts, practices, and procedures. Additional Qualifications Considered Associate level (CCNA, CWNA) or higher industry certification (can be substituted for experience). Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sitting - Continuously Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously Hearing, listening - Continuously Talking - Often Standing - Often Walking - Often Bending - Seldom Stooping - Seldom Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Crouching - Seldom Crawling - Seldom Reaching overhead - Seldom Pulling, pushing - Seldom Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary rangeof $65,000 - $70,000 dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:98001 Network Administrator 2, Digital Technology Solutions Date: Dec 19, 2024 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment: Network Administrator, Testing, Network Security, Help Desk, Information Technology, Technology, Security