Network Engineer 1

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Augusta University is Georgias 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 than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgias cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgias 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 https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

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Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Division of Information Technologys mission at Augusta University is to anticipate and respond effectively to a changing world with agile, innovative, robust and secure services that educate and inspire students, empower clinicians, educators, researchers and administrators, advance learning, discovery and care.

Job Summary

The Network Engineer ensures the stability, security, and performance of data, voice, video, and wireless network services. This role designs, implements, supports, and maintains LAN/WAN infrastructure across the organization. Responsibilities include installing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing network systems while providing technical support and guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, configure, test, document, and maintain network equipment and systems according to approved standards.

Support network upgrades and expansion projects, including hardware/software deployment and integration testing.

Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, network diagrams, and troubleshooting guides.

Perform daily administration to ensure network reliability, availability, performance, and continuity.

Strengthen security by identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating cyber threats, and staying current on emerging risks.

Manage firewalls, internet connectivity, and security policies.

Respond to support tickets, diagnose network issues, and implement timely resolutions.

Monitor network performance, analyze data, and recommend improvements to enhance capacity, efficiency, and reliability.

Responsibilities

The 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.

Under direction of senior engineer, install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot 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.

ACQUISITION AND DEPLOYMENT:

Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, switches, UPSs, and other hardware

Design, Implement, and 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

Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.

NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT:

Work with senior engineers to design and 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.

Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.

OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with two years of experience administering complex LAN/WAN environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry-related experience as a Senior Network Engineer or Network Administrator

Professional certification (e.g. CCNP, CCDP)

Solid background in network administration and architecture

In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)

Familiarity with access control models and network security

Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds network tools)

Solid understanding of network operating systems (Cisco IOS)

Sharp troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently

Organizational and mentoring skills

Preferred Experience

Experience designing, implementing, managing and supporting enterprise level IP networks that include support of a heterogeneous distributed desktop computing environment required.

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

Experience with network security principles, and general network management best practices.

Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience.

Application support experience with network monitoring and analysis software.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of core routing and switching design principles, best practices, and related technologies.

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

SKILLS

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

ABILITIES

Experience designing, implementing, managing and supporting enterprise level IP networks that include support of a heterogeneous distributed desktop computing environment required.

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

Experience with network security principles, and general network management best practices.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Pay Band: B12

Salary: Minimum $62,300/annually - $79,400/annually

Salary to be commensurate with the 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.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

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!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

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