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Michigan State University Network Engineer I / Information Technologist I in East Lansing, Michigan
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Network Engineer I / Information Technologist I
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Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade:12
Major Administrative Unit / College:Information Technology Services
Department:It Services Infrastructure Support 40000460
Sub Area:AP- Professionals
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Information Technology, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title
Network Engineer I
Position Summary
The MSU IT Infrastructure Support team consists of experienced networking professionals from various backgrounds. They are tasked with the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of the critical infrastructure essential to the university's daily functions. Our mission is centered on the stewardship and administration of the university's infrastructure, which includes wired and wireless networks, DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM), switching and routing, and telecommunications. The team is instrumental in maintaining the technological foundation that supports the university's operations.
The perspective candidate reports to the Assistant Director and for an Engineer I role, the duties could be streamlined as follows:
Monitor network performance and capacity
Ensure system availability and reliability
Assist in the administration of various devices and services
Assist in maintaining system software and configurations
Provide Level-1 support and troubleshooting
Follow configuration and change management policies
Collaborate with users and team members for issue resolution
Participate in on-call duties as needed
Perform additional tasks as assigned
Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capital. The MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.
MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate. This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.
This is a pool posting for 3 positions.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related information technology field, with coursework in an information technology specialization related to the area of employment; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology area related to the duties to be performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Participate in highly complex professional support in one or more of the following information technology areas: software development, computer/systems operations, customer support, systems administration, systems software support, hardware support, communications network support, database administration, or a related technical area,
Some knowledge of both wired and wireless infrastructure,
Some knowledge of networking protocols like TCP/IP, 802.11, 802.1x, DHCP,
Some hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools
A four-year college degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related information technology field,
Network certifications a plus,
Has some experience in DDI
Has some experience in identity-first or identity-based networking
Has some experience worked in networking at a higher education institution
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions
Three professional references knowledgeable of your work.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
https://tech.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends September 17, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.
Advertised: Sep 11, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time