What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at uncc-sb?
The Network Engineer is responsible for the day to day operations of the organization’s core voice and data networks, network technology evaluations, protocol analysis, configuration and research, complex troubleshooting and analysis and special network projects.This is highly technical and analytical work in serving as an engineer for networking, enterprise network planning, high-level troubleshooting, security, network system administration and/or networking products and services. Work includes the enterprise design, review of internal and external infrastructure requirements, technology evaluation, testing and developing guidelines for implementation. Engineers may consult with clients and/or vendors to determine future network systems requirements, their costs, design additions, solutions to complex network operating problems, and the design of network security systems. Employees develop request for proposals (RFP’s) and contracts for services and serve as the expert in that product area. Employees serve as experts on the network and network services including serving as a resource to senior analysts in network problem solving and design. This includes determining needs and researching new technology additions and improvements to the network. Additional roles may include technical engineer in network management systems or telecommunications networks (data, voice, video and voice over IP), network architecture, network systems administration, network services and converged network services. May serve as team leader within the work unit.
