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Network Engineer

Lander University, SC
Greenwood, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Greenwood County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 165340

Agency : Lander University

Division : Information Technology Services

Opening Date : 05 / 28 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Class Code : : AM75

Position Number : : 000000

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Pay Band : Band 7

Opening Date : 05 / 28 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Applications must be submitted online at Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : University Hours : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours : 37.5 hours per week.To include some nights and weekends

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

The Office of Information Technology Services at Lander University is seeking a highly talented Network Engineer to provide network engineering and technical support for LAN, WAN, VoIP, and network infrastructure. In collaboration with a talented IT team, ensure secure and efficient operation of university network systems with minimal downtime. Design, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain network equipment (Cisco, Meraki). Align networking activities with industry best practices, university policies, and directions. Offer technical and training assistance to IT teams. Configure, deploy, and maintain network and telecommunication equipment. Install and maintain structured cabling (CAT3 / 6 / 6a, Fiber, Copper, Coaxial).

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, telecommunication or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Five (5) years of progressive experience working in complex network environments. The successful candidate possesses cisco network certifications with excellent understanding and working knowledge of networking concepts, routing and switching; and have demonstrated mastery level in networking topology and configuration including layer 3. This successful candidate provides hands-on network support of Cisco / Meraki hardware and software; installs network and telecommunication Cisco / WebEx equipment / solutions; troubleshoots and addresses physical cable, transceiver, power supply issues; effectively manages high availability firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, VLANs, Edge Routers, access, and Core Switches. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics.

Additional Comments

Must have excellent oral and written communication and problem-solving skills, good project management skills on a varying level to technical expertise and ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Should possess excellent time management, decision making and analytical skills. Ability to manage, train, direct and coordinate the work of other employees. Must be able to prepare technical reports and detailed computer specifications for purchases. Ability to establish effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students. Able to perform in an independent manner under limited supervision.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Do you have A Bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, telecommunication or related field?

Do you have five (5) years of progressive experience working in complex network environments?

Can you effectively manages high availability firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, VLANs, Edge Routers, access, and Core Switches?

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