University of Hawaii
Location
Honolulu, HI | United States
Job description
Title: Network Specialist
Position Number: 0081125
Hiring Unit: Information Technology Services/Technology Infrastructure
Location: UH System Offices, Manoa
Date Posted: March 7, 2024
Closing Date: March 20, 2024
Band: B
Salary : salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Duties and Responsibilities
1. *Perform campus and system-wide network administration and support for data networking equipment encompassing, but not limited to routers, switches, wireless, and cabling infrastructures.
2. *Supports complex data, wireless, voice and video network projects for the Manoa and University’s wide-area network.
3. *Facilitate discussions with technical and non-technical University personnel to determine their network requirements.
4. *Researches a wide variety of network issues and makes recommendations on the various options available to achieve project requirements.
5. *Plans, schedules and coordinates projects to ensure that milestones are met. Communicates status and provides recommendations to the supervisor.
6. *Designs, configures and installs equipment/cabling for system-wide, campus-wide, and local area network levels, including configuration of VLANS, VRF and OSPF routing.
7. *Coordinate and communicate any outages with customers and ITS staff.
8. *Troubleshoot network hardware, software, and cabling problems to resolve operational issues and restore services
9. *Performs preventive maintenance network analysis.
10. *Performs in-depth analysis of the information provided by monitoring tools, trouble ticket history, and applications to identify root cause of problem.
11. *Analyzes problems and decides on corrective action to take to resolve the problem, such as replacement of hardware, reconfiguration and/or installation of software, and/or recabling of the network, etc.
12. *Coordinate problem isolation and repair with IT peers in other departments, other campus system and network administrators, and outside vendors, such as technical personnel from service providers, or network equipment manufacturers.
13. *As a project manager, supervise and train students and staff working on data, voice, and wireless network projects.
14. Support network and security services including the ITS Data Centers
15. *Perform proactive security measures encompassing, but not limited to maintenance of router, switch, and wireless infrastructure have the latest software.
16. *Assist with design, development, testing, maintaining, and documentation of programs and scripts that automate routine tasks.
17. Organize, create, and maintain various network documents and diagrams.
18. Regularly monitors relevant forums where job related issues are announced and discussed to stay informed of related problems and issues. Also passes on technical comments and suggestions that may be beneficial to colleagues
19. Updates technical skills by attending seminars, classes and industry conferences.
20. Investigates techniques and strategies utilized by other installations, especially higher education institutions, by participating in various professional organizations
21. Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a pertinent baccalaureate educational degree in Networking and 5 years of progressively responsible professional information technology experience with responsibilities for Networking, of which 2 years of the experience must have been comparable in scope and complexity to the next lower payband in the University of Hawaii broadband system; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of TCP/IP network protocols, network standards, and network equipment configuration as demonstrated by the broad knowledge and understanding of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving information technology concepts, principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of the broad technology, systems, hardware and software associated with wireless 802.11 standards and protocols.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize a wide range of intricate problems, use reasoning and logic to determine accurate causes, and apply principles and practices to determine, evaluation, integrate, and implement practical and thorough solutions in an effective and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
7. For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
8. Demonstrated ability to use network test equipment such as OTDR, Ekahau, etc.
9. Demonstrated experience of designing and maintaining enterprise wireless architectures and infrastructures.
10. Ability to work a variable work schedule and work outside normally scheduled work hours including day, night, weekend and/or holiday hours, as directed.
11. Ability to travel to ITS managed sites for extended periods of time which may include non-regular work hours.
12. Proficient in configuring and optimizing wireless networking equipment.
13. In-depth knowledge of RF (radio frequency) principles and spectrum analysis.
14. Experience with leading wireless technologies and solutions.
15. Familiarity with wireless security protocols and best practices.
16. Ability to perform site surveys and analyze wireless network performance.
17. Able to work in confined spaces and elevated locations.
18. Ability to use power tool such as drill, impact driver, circular saw, etc.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Able to lift 50 pounds.
2. Experience using Arista, Juniper, Cisco, and HPE platforms
3. Experience in cloud management wireless infrastructure.
4. Experience in designing enterprise wireless infrastructures.
5. Experience in optical networking.
To Apply:
Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents.
Applicants must submit the following:
(1) Cover Letter to the selection committee indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications are met
(2) Resume
(3) The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references
(4) Copies of Educational Transcripts with confidential information redacted (i.e. social security number, date of birth, etc.). Official transcripts are required upon hire.
Employment may be contingent on verification of credentials and other background information, including the completion of a criminal history check.
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Inquiries:
(808)956-9098, [email protected]
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