Job Description

Job Summary
The Senior Network Engineer provides senior level technical support of wired and wireless enterprise network with a focus on layer 3 routing, routing in the campus network environment with a focus on EVPN. Routing in cloud environments such as Azure and AWS (Amazon Web Services). Manage AI driven wireless networks. The candidate will also embrace the organization’s Principles of Community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for engineering and/or analytical tasks and activities with areas within the network telecommunications function with a focus on layer 3 routing and virtual routing and forwarding deployment and software-defined networking.
Configure, manage, and maintain the university’s wired and wireless network infrastructure, utilizing advanced knowledge and expertise in Juniper Mist Access Points, Juniper Mist Edge, Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls.
Design, optimize, and manage the high-density wireless network using Juniper Mist infrastructure management tools and Ekahau Wi-Fi measurement tools.
Provide support in network projects and requirements.
Help develop and update network policies and procedures.
Report, record, and work with departments to resolve network-related issues and incidents.
Other functions as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science or related degree.
Four (4) years of experience with CISCO/Juniper Network equipment, cloud networking (Azure, AWS) or eight (8) years of an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
Required Certification: CCNA or JNCIS-ENT
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science or related degree.
Six (6) years of experience with Virtual Network (VNET) deployments, network configurations, network automation or other certifications (CCNA Cloud, CCNA Data Center, CCNA Wireless)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Networking and large Wireless Networks.
Advanced knowledge of Data Center and Software Defined Networking.
Team oriented.
Solid communication skills.
Self-motivated.
Other Requirements
Applicants will adhere to the University’s principles of community, this means that they will share mutual respect for their peers, faculty, and students. The applicant will provide constructive communication to enhance the mutual respect that is shared between employees. UTA fosters a supportive environment, and the applicants will be expected to uphold these values and work collaboratively with other members of the University. Will be required to drive a university vehicle and must be complete and submit the UTA Form CO-EHS-F101 Request for Review of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) to have their driving record history checked and be clear to drive.
Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information., The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
All Information Technology staff – regardless of their unique position – are expected to perform their assigned duties in a manner consistent with professional standards, with full awareness of responsibilities toward managing personal and institutional data, with priority regard to delivering customer service, with an understanding of the 24/7 nature of IT and the responsibilities that create for them as individuals, and in a constructive and effective collaboration with colleagues.
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
Work in and around standard office conditions
May work in all weather conditions
May work in extreme temperatures
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
May work in enclosed or tight spaces