Network Engineer 108930

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Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Position Number: 108930 Position Title (Classification Title):  Network Engineer 108930 Working Title:  Network Engineer II Job Summary: Maintain the operation and reliability of the UWF enterprise campus networks in consultation with the Network Engineer III. Assistance with associated aspects of campus enterprise networks Including, but not limited to:
- Carrying out and preserving the design of the Network Engineer III.
- Maintenance of the Wired and Wireless LAN/WAN aspects of the network.
- Maintenance of the enterprise VPN and Edge Firewalls.
- IP Management.
- Data Center Power and Fiber Plant.
- Network security configurations (ACLs) and participation in the ITS Security Team.
- Administration of Network Services such as DHCP and RADIUS. Department ITS General Admin FLSA: Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Step II: Network Engineer II Duties: In addition to the general duties, the position is responsible for one or more “Major” network systems and possibly one “Critical” system. Requires a deep knowledge of these systems, taking ownership of their maintenance, and full life cycle. Responsibilities: Works independently with general supervision. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Minimum qualifications: Qualifications appropriate for previous step, recent related credential or certification and practical knowledge of the job area, advanced education or 2 years work experience in a network support role. Position Qualifications: Broad and practical job knowledge of the area obtained through recent related credential or certifications. Expertise, and experience in administering, installing, and maintaining Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and Wireless Networking Technologies. 4-year college degree in an appropriate area of specialization or two years work education or 2 years work experience in a network support role. Preferred Qualifications More than 2 years experience administering, installing, and maintaining Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and Wireless Networking Technologies. Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization or valid advanced certification (CCNP, CISSP, Network+) Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• 60% - Collaborate with other Network Engineers on the design, installation, and maintenance of the enterprise campus network, including overseeing the design of wired (LAN & WAN), VPN and wireless networks. Assists with installing and upgrading network equipment in both the data center and communications closets within buildings throughout UWF main campus as well as remote sites. Configure and install networking equipment to include equipment such as switches, VoIP phones, wireless access points, UPS, VLANs and associated security. - (Essential)
• 15% - Responsible for security aspects of the UWF Network including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS. Additionally, security duties may include monitoring of critical logs to detect and investigate anomalous behavior and reacting to security incidents as necessary at the direction of the CISO, Deputy CISO, and/or Director of Infrastructure Services & Security/CTO - (Essential)
• 25% - Participates in ITS internal standard processes and procedures regarding change management and alerting. Focuses on keeping an accurate inventory of network devices, and Fiber plant. Ensures proper documentation is created and maintained for procedures and standards in relation to the campus enterprise network in accordance with ITS internal standards. - (Essential)

Physical Demands:

• Physical Requirements: Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more disagreeable environmental factors, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with often to the point of being objectionable.
• Impact of Deadlines: Externally imposed deadlines set or revised on short notice. Frequent shifts in priority. Numerous interruptions requiring immediate attention. Unusual pressure on a daily basis due to accountability for success of major projects.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Daily
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Daily
• Stooping: Daily
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Daily
• Lifting over 25lbs: Frequently
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

This position requires a criminal background screen.

This position requires fingerprinting.

This position is eligible for veteran's preference.

This position requires a valid driver's license.

Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours 8am - 5pm* Occasional after hours support FTE 1.0 Salary Range $83,319 to $88,618 Pay Basis Annually Closing Date: 01/06/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process.

For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Section 295.07, F.S.; applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation on or before the posting deadline date as such documentation is required for eligibility determination. Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. For information on obtaining a DD214, visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

At the conclusion of this search, if a non-preference eligible applicant is appointed to the position and you are a preference-eligible applicant and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, a written complaint requesting an investigation may be submitted to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Blvd., Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708. Such a complaint should be filed within 60 calendar days from the date that the notice the position has been filled is received by the applicant pursuant to Sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S.

Prior to filing a complaint, it is the responsibility of the preference-eligible applicant to contact the designated Human Resources or other contact person at least one time after 45 days have passed from the final date for submitting an application or the interview date, whichever is later in time, if the applicant has not received notice of a hiring decision.