Enterprise Net Engineer-Sr

Company: University of Texas at El Paso
Location: El Paso
Posted on: February 10, 2025

Job Description:

Enterprise Net Engineer-Sr
Job ID: 11863
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp
About UTEP
UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Position Information
Hiring Department: Data Center and Infrastructure Operations
Posting End Date: Open until filled.
Hours: up to 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends
FLSA status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: $75,925 annually.
Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code --51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
  Purpose of Position
  Purpose
  Under general supervision and with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, monitors data communications and wireless networks to ensure that networks are available to all system users and provides network support.
  Essential Functions
  Supervision and mentoring of team members as necessary.
  Performs analysis of network needs and spearheads the design and deployment of network architectures upgrades to meet the growing demand of networking services.
  Configures networks to ensure smooth and reliable operations for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
  Provides comprehensive understanding of all network firewalls. Installs, configures, monitors, and maintains firewall hardware equipment. Comprehensive knowledge also includes host-based, stateful-inspection, and next-generation on-premise and cloud firewalls.
  Monitors network performance and troubleshoots problem areas as needed.
  Collaborates with executive management and department leaders to assess near and long-term network needs.
  Creates and maintains documentation as it relates to network change management, network mapping, processes, and service records.
  Develops, implements, maintains, and trains on policies and procedures for all network & firewall administration, usage, and disaster recovery.
  Conducts research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
  Practices network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
  Provides network performance statistics and reports.
  Oversees new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
  Participates in managing all network security solutions.
  Performs or assists with periodic network security audits.
  Interacts and negotiates with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to evaluate and recommend network products and services.
  Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
  Complies with all State and University policies.
  Other duties may be assigned.
  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.
  Qualifications
  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  Required Qualifications:
  Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or field related to network technologies and infrastructures
  and
  Experience: Ten years of related experience and training to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  *Please note: U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the job.
  Additional Information
  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
  In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
  The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
  For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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