Associate Network Engineer
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
The Associate Network Engineer is responsible for supporting and monitoring the UAMS Network Engineering environment. Environment includes but is not limited to: Networking equipment from Brocade, HP, Juniper, and Cisco; networking software from Brocade, HP, Aruba, StatSeeker, and InMon.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
The Associate Network Engineer is responsible for supporting and monitoring the UAMS Network Engineering environment. Environment includes but is not limited to: Networking equipment from Brocade, HP, Juniper, and Cisco; networking software from Brocade, HP, Aruba, StatSeeker, and InMon.
Responsible for working with all areas of IT and the entire campus to ensure maximum network uptime - both local and wide area networks. Keeps up to date on emerging technologies that would benefit UAMS and complement UAMS' mission/goals.
This position is participating in a group 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year on-call rotation where each member of the group takes call for 1 week at a time.
Qualifications
Associate Degree in Computer Science or related field, plus two (2) years of Information Technology experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment, with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Nortel, HP, 3Com, etc.), or IT project management, or High School diploma/GED plus four (4) years of Information Technology experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Nortel, HP, 3Com, etc.), or IT project management required.
Must have a vehicle to commute from UAMS campus office to off-campus UAMS offices for meetings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Certifications - Network+ and A+ certifications.
- Experience with MS Office Tools: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Configuration, troubleshooting, and certification of network equipment from Brocade Networks, Brocade, Cisco, Aruba Networks, Juniper, HP, 3Com, and Nortel.
- Network monitoring software such as Inmon, Ciscoworks, Brocade BNA, Cacti, and Nagios.
- Network troubleshooting tools such as a fox/hound toner, wire scanners, and network packet sniffers.
- Good working knowledge of OSI Layers 1-4.
- Experience in a TCP/IP routed environment using OSPF and BGP.
- Troubleshooting network connectivity with desktop and server operating systems such as Windows Server, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Computer Science or related field plus two (2) years of Information Technology experience, or High School diploma/GED plus four (4) years of Information Technology experience
- Four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Nortel, HP, 3Com, etc.) or IT project management
- Must have a vehicle to commute from UAMS campus office to off-campus UAMS offices for meetings
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education Discount
- Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge Prescription Delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.