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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100110 University IT / CTS

Work Shift:

Range:

UR URG 113

Compensation Range:

$77,216.00 - $115,824.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provides design, implementation and operational support for organizational networks, including LAN/WAN, backbone/data center infrastructures and network related services.

Responsibilities

General Purpose:

Provides design, implementation and operational support for organizational networks, including LAN/WAN, backbone/data center infrastructures and network related services.

Responsibilites:

Develops design specifications for network topologies, electronics and distribution systems from general requirements. May also develop cabling specifcations based on assigned area or function. Develops physical or virtual segmentation schemes to satisfy various connectivity requirements. Develops, documents and implements standards for all network components.

Specifies and implements network management systems, both physical and logical. Configures and deploys network management tools to monitor network capacity and maximize network availability.

Directs the activities of assigned staff using approved project plans, contributing to the development of those plans. Trains and orients others on the team. Provides input to the budget process.

Provides technical expertise and guidance to ensure optimum efficiency and program progress. Assists in the development of policies and procedures and ensures that documentation is kept current and complete.

Translates project phases into discrete work orders for execution by subcontractors, when applicable. Produces bills-of-material as required by construction activities. Produces itemized project cost estimates including labor and materials when needed.

Performs troubleshooting as required to identify root cause for any business impacting events.

Provides on-call coverage to service network interruptions, escalates when appropriate. Documents network cable plant and maintains an inventory of network components throughout entire network infrastructure.

Participates in department or user initiated quality improvement projects and works to build value for the organization. Attends technical classes or seminars and reads technical journals appropriate to maintaining skill proficiency.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline such as Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Science, Telecommunications or Engineering (preferred)

• 4 years of related experience

• or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience working with large enterprise-wide LAN/WAN environments in a University or Hospital setting (preferred)

• Familiarity with network electronics, including optical networking concepts, routers, switches, etc.

• Familiarity with network management tools, such as Intermapper, Netdisco, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, etc.

• Familiarity with Ethernet concepts and network routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP

• Familiarity with structured cable plant components and techniques for both fiber and copper

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and addressing

• Familiarity with network electronics, including optical networking concepts, routers, switches, etc.

• Familiarity with network management tools, such as Intermapper, Netdisco, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, etc.

• Familiarity with Ethernet concepts and network routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP

• Familiarity with structured cable plant components and techniques for both fiber and copper

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and addressing

• Cisco CCNA or CCNP (preferred)

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