What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at The University of Southern Mississippi?
Responsiblefor implementing, maintaining, supporting, developing, and designing the university’scommunication networks and ensures the stability, integrity, and high availabilityof the network infrastructure to provide maximum performance for users.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Creates, documents, and maintains the university’s enterprise communication network design.
- Installs, maintains, and provides advanced troubleshooting of network hardware, software, configurations, and systems.
- Maintains and / or increases technical knowledge through course work, workshops, seminars, and readings; assists in professional development of junior engineers, network administrators, and communications technicians.
- Implements security policies that are related to the university’s enterprise communication network. Maintains, upgrades, and repairs university firewalls.
- Monitors the health of the university’s enterprise communication network through diagnostic and analytical tools.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’sdegree in an Information Technology related field of study and a minimum of fiveyears related and progressively more responsible experience. Directly relatedexperience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-yearbasis.
A validdriver’s license is required for travel to other teaching and research locations.
A valid and active CCNP (Cisco Certified NetworkProfessional) certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
A valid and active CCIE (Cisco CertifiedInternetwork Expert) certification.
