The Network Coordinator is a member of the CALS IT team and is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure and services along with moderately complex technical integrations across multiple systems, including in-house systems, acquired commercial, and external such as public cloud service offerings. The position provides day-to-day maintenance and long-term assistance to ensure network subsystems and infrastructure function together and business needs are met. In addition, this position has responsibilities as a member of the CALS Network Consortium to collaboratively manage networks across the college. Customers supported by this position include CALS Departments, the CALS Agricultural Research Stations, and CALS Administration. Ideal candidates will be curious, motivated, self-starting, have a strong desire to learn, be collaborative, and self-directed.
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Education:
Preferred Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
This position is posted at the levels of Network Engineer II and III. The level of the position will be determine based upon the selected candidate's qualifications and experience as described below:
Network Engineer II: At least one year of professional experience working in a networking focused role is required.
Network Engineer III: At least five years of professional experience working in a networking focused role is required.
Required Qualifications for ALL levels:
Applicants must have professional experience, training, and/or education with the following:
-Configuring, auditing, securing, troubleshooting, and designing network infrastructure, systems, and services -Assessing a range of network solutions and products -Experience with overlapping technologies, their dependencies, and the role each serves in the network services. (e.g., having experience with disparate components of a network stack; other relevant responses) -Communicating status, plans, and resolutions
In addition to the above, to be considered for a level III position, the following qualifications are also required:
-Experience training staff and/or clients -Experience with large scale network deployment
Preferred Qualifications for all levels:
-Experience with project management -Experience with long-range wireless solutions -Networking focused professional certifications (e.g., CCNA or CompTIA Network+)
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Parking is free at the Agricultural Research Stations! Benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.
Additional Information:
-This position is located in Arlington, WI. Some travel will be required. -This position performs onsite work functions at our Agricultural Research Stations (ARS). The selected candidate's work environment will include performing both indoor and outdoor work; working in potentially dusty/dirty areas; and occasionally working near farm animals. -A criminal background check may be conducted on the selected candidate. -A one-year evaluation period may be required. -The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
At the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace! So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role!
Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:
Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background
Cover letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience
It's important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Network Engineer II(IT058) or Network Engineer III(IT059)
Department(s):
A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/ADMIN SVCS/ADM COMP SVCS
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
306127-AS
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