Network Engineer III
Role Overview
The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus.
The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.
The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Responsibilities:
- Implements and coordinates design activities for very complex networking projects.
- Reviews network design plans.
- Implements and coordinates tests for use to certify complex networking projects to required installation design standards.
- Reviews plans for installation and testing of enterprise-level networks.
- Helps coordinate and monitor the problem management process to include backup support.
- Analyzes, troubleshoots, tracks, and repairs complex enterprise data communication network problems.
- Provides technical oversight for the development of plans for new networks or upgrades.
- Facilitates input from clients, systems administrators, contractors, and vendors to develop specifications and plans for large and complex networking projects.
- Oversees the process used to document network engineering.
- Monitors and audits documentation of network engineering designs, plans, maps, methods, procedures, problems, and repairs.
- Creates, evaluates, and approves plans for the implementation of new technology deployments and system integration testing.
- Helps oversee the monitoring and maintenance of network security.
- Coordinates the evaluation of new technologies.
- Makes recommendations based on the evaluation of new technologies for their applicability to clients' needs.
- Collaborates with the project leader to develop work plans and time schedules for projects including outlining phases, identifying personnel, and computing equipment requirements.
Education and Experience:
- -Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- -Five years of related experience.
- Registration, Certifications, and Licenses:
- Senior level networking certification
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced Knowledge of cisco networking.
- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of project management, mentoring, negotiation skills, basic vendor relations, advanced client relations skills, proposal writing, business acumen, persuasive communication, adaptability to change, team leadership skills, and quality assurance methodologies.
- Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Occasional work outside normal office hours.
- Ability to work outdoors and lift 40 lbs.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cisco Certification. Active security clearance (SECRET or higher). Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Other Requirements:
- This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.
- All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
- Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
- Cisco Certification.
- Active security clearance (SECRET or higher).
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
About Texas A&M University System
A statewide public university system serving the state of Texas.
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