Network Administrator III - Security

Network Administrator III - Security & Networking

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• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes over 15% of your gross salary. With your mandatory employee contribution, the total contribution toward your retirement plan exceeds 19%.
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW's Benefits Summary.

Senior Network Engineer

Provide expert enterprise-level network support, administration, programming, management and security for UW data network. Install, maintain, and monitor the operation of the organization's local and wide area networks. Perform troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs/fixes for network hardware and software-related problems.

• Oversee enterprise-level design, installation and configuration of network equipment including routers, switches and UPS systems.
• Oversee network update including new software releases, patches, and upgrades. Install and configure network configuration tools and remote monitoring.
• Organize, prioritize & communicate project strategies to meet multiple & conflicting assignments and project timelines.
• Assist user consultants regarding difficult problems relating to network usage.
• Respond to and correct network operating network failures on a 24x7 basis.
• Oversee and organize multiple network and service implementations successfully across multiple teams.
• Maintain network securely over service lifespans.
• Organize, prioritize and functionally supervise network administrator level personnel.

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.
• Maintain ongoing support of services efficiently.
• Attend and participate in training and other personal professional development activity.
• May need to respond during evening and weekends.

• Adaptability
• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Individual Leadership
• Quality Orientation
• Strategic Planning
• Technical/Professional Knowledge
• Work Prioritization & Management

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

6 years work-related systems programming experience

Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with Driving for University Business SAP.

Experience requirements are evaluated on a full-time equivalent (FTE) basis. Relevant part-time experience will be prorated based on hours worked. For example, two years working an average of 20 hours per week is equivalent to approximately one year of full-time experience.

Applicants must include the average hours worked per week for all current and previous positions. Failure to provide this information may affect the evaluation of qualifications.

• Advanced knowledge of network design leveraging BGP, OSPF and EVPN VXLAN.
• Advanced knowledge of high speed optical networking.
• Experience with network monitoring systems.
• Advanced knowledge of high performance wireless design.

This position has been deemed essential as addressed in the University of Wyoming's Employee Handbook.…