Network Engineer I
UF Information Technology (UFIT)
Date: 1 week ago
City: Gainesville, FL
Contract type: Full time
Classification Title
Network Engineer I
Classification Minimum Requirements: A bachelor’s degree and one year of appropriate experience.
Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).
Job Description
This position is open to current UF employees only.
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a Network Engineer level 1 team member to join Infrastructure and Communication Technology Services (ICT) a unit within UFIT.
Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.
As part of ICT, you will support a myriad of Construction Management projects through their lifecycle, from design through completion. As a Network Engineer I, you will work closely with UF IT’s Telecommunications Engineers, IT stakeholders, UF’s construction project managers, , UFIT CORE network engineers, to ensure that new and renovated spaces on campus meet the IT needs of faculty, staff, and students. The incumbent is responsible for developing detailed network equipment needs, requesting equipment quotes, planning wireless access point layout, provisioning and installing network switches, wireless access points, and UPS’. The incumbent will also be responsible to document network additions and changes in UFIT’s OneWiki, Pinnacle, and UF Space Tracking, using MS Visio, MS Excel, and various database systems.
Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are, but not limited to:
UF Information Technology comprises eight departments reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/.
Learn more about UFIT at https://it.ufl.edu/ and @GoGatorsUFIT.
About The University Of Florida
The University of Florida (UF) is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer various programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Benefits
Full-time TEAMS employees accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.
Vacation-accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days/32 hours per year, assuming full-time status. These leave days may allow units to close from December 26 to 31, when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.
In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.
Achieving a top-6 public university ranking means we prioritize employing and working with people with various experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.
Expected Salary
$65,000
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).
Preferred
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, or a related field
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), plus one completed CCNP test
Ekahau Certified Wireless Engineer
Experience
Network design, configuration, and implementation
Wireless surveys and troubleshooting
Skills
Advance networking diagnostics and troubleshooting
Written and verbal communication skills, outstanding communicator; interpersonal skills; and the ability to work collegially and interact effectively with all constituencies
Organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Accuracy, attention to detail, and a customer service-oriented approach and mindset
KNOWLEDGE
Thorough understanding of physical networking principles and their application
Knowledge and understanding of the UF telecommunications standards
Awareness of current standards and trends in IT and emerging technology
Abilities
Work collaboratively and build strategic relationships with both internal and external clients
Think critically and creatively, exhibit a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure
Other Qualifications
Provide excellent service through professional and courteous interactions with internal and external stakeholders while meeting business needs
Special Instructions To Applicants
This position is open to current UF employees only.
A Criminal Background Screening is required.
Applicants Are Required To Submit With Their Application
Health Assessment Required: No
Network Engineer I
Classification Minimum Requirements: A bachelor’s degree and one year of appropriate experience.
Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).
Job Description
This position is open to current UF employees only.
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking a Network Engineer level 1 team member to join Infrastructure and Communication Technology Services (ICT) a unit within UFIT.
Employment with UFIT provides an excellent opportunity to work with other employees dedicated and focused on understanding and interpreting the technological needs of the University of Florida’s innovative and inspirational community.
As part of ICT, you will support a myriad of Construction Management projects through their lifecycle, from design through completion. As a Network Engineer I, you will work closely with UF IT’s Telecommunications Engineers, IT stakeholders, UF’s construction project managers, , UFIT CORE network engineers, to ensure that new and renovated spaces on campus meet the IT needs of faculty, staff, and students. The incumbent is responsible for developing detailed network equipment needs, requesting equipment quotes, planning wireless access point layout, provisioning and installing network switches, wireless access points, and UPS’. The incumbent will also be responsible to document network additions and changes in UFIT’s OneWiki, Pinnacle, and UF Space Tracking, using MS Visio, MS Excel, and various database systems.
Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are, but not limited to:
- Identifies required resources, designs, configures, and installs layer-1, layer-2 and layer-3 network infrastructure primarily for new construction or renovation projects.
- Identifies resources required for network designs including upgrades, expansions, and enhancements.
- Configures and installs network hardware and software to meet requirements and conform to technical Design Standards (DS).
- Evaluates network performance, performs periodic maintenance, reviews procedures, and documents processes for overall continuous systems improvement.
- Evaluates customer network requirements and makes design recommendations.
- Assists with escalation from other teams for more complex network problems.
- Serves as a technical resource person for coworkers and customers, including network management, systems administrators, and UF research faculty.
UF Information Technology comprises eight departments reporting to the Vice President and Chief Information Officer: Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. With established governance advisory committees and a set of well-defined, transparent processes aiding decision-making, UFIT strives to provide exceptional IT services in support of UF’s mission. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit http://www.it.ufl.edu/vp-cio-office/strategic-plan/.
Learn more about UFIT at https://it.ufl.edu/ and @GoGatorsUFIT.
About The University Of Florida
The University of Florida (UF) is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings) and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer various programs, including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Benefits
Full-time TEAMS employees accrue vacation leave at a rate of 6.769 hours biweekly/22 days annually and sick leave at 4 hours biweekly/13 days annually. In addition, employees are eligible for ten paid holidays each year.
Vacation-accruing TEAMS employees are eligible for four personal leave days/32 hours per year, assuming full-time status. These leave days may allow units to close from December 26 to 31, when possible, determined on a unit-by-unit basis.
In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.
Achieving a top-6 public university ranking means we prioritize employing and working with people with various experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to discover new ways to leverage technology for teaching, learning, research, and the business needs of a comprehensive land-grant institution.
Expected Salary
$65,000
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).
Preferred
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business administration, or a related field
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), plus one completed CCNP test
Ekahau Certified Wireless Engineer
Experience
Network design, configuration, and implementation
Wireless surveys and troubleshooting
Skills
Advance networking diagnostics and troubleshooting
Written and verbal communication skills, outstanding communicator; interpersonal skills; and the ability to work collegially and interact effectively with all constituencies
Organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Accuracy, attention to detail, and a customer service-oriented approach and mindset
KNOWLEDGE
Thorough understanding of physical networking principles and their application
Knowledge and understanding of the UF telecommunications standards
Awareness of current standards and trends in IT and emerging technology
Abilities
Work collaboratively and build strategic relationships with both internal and external clients
Think critically and creatively, exhibit a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure
Other Qualifications
Provide excellent service through professional and courteous interactions with internal and external stakeholders while meeting business needs
Special Instructions To Applicants
This position is open to current UF employees only.
A Criminal Background Screening is required.
Applicants Are Required To Submit With Their Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume or CV
- Professional References (Minimum of 3)
Health Assessment Required: No
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