Associate Network Engineer

Job ID: 270838
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Job Summary

The Associate Network Engineer's role is to ensure the stability and integrity of in-house data, video, voice, and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and developing local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs) across the organization. In addition, the position will participate with the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This individual will also analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion and provide end-user training where required.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT: Configure networks to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling business objectives and processes. Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed. Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end-user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices. Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, fax machines, and other network appliances. Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information. Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports. Participate in managing all network security solutions.

ABREAST OF DEVELOPMENTS: Deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, switches, UPSs, and other hardware. Support firewalls, site-to-site VPNs, and remote-access VPNs Conduct research on network products, services protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments In the networking Industry.

STRATEGY & PLANNING: Work with senior engineers to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs. Create and maintain documentation related to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records. Implement and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, usage and disaster recovery.

OTHER: Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
OR
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline and one year of relevant work experience.
OR
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent from a State or Federal accrediting organization and one year of experience with a certification from the following: CCNA, CCST, CCNP, CCIE

Preferred Qualifications

Industry-related experience as a Networx Engineer

Understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)

Familiarity with access control models and network security

Solid understanding of network operating systems (Cisco IOS)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Proven experience and success with LAN, WAN, and WLAN design and implementation

Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.

Expert knowledge of core routing and switching design principles, best practices, and related technologies

Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards, including routers, switches (layer 2/3), firewalls, and remote access. DNS, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN, QoS, DSL, Frame relay, and Metro Ethernet

Extensive application support experience with network monitoring and analysis software

Competence with testing tools and procedures for voice and data circuits.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and customer service skills

Sharp troubleshooting skills

Organizational and mentoring skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work independently.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Monday-Friday

Pay Grade: 14

Salary: $17.40 - $23.24/ hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search by Job ID: 270838

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

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