"Network Engineer II"

Job Details

Network Engineer II

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Network Engineer II at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Basic Purpose: Positions in the Network Engineer job family are responsible for the analysis, design, configuration, and coordination of the installation of communications networks including local area networks, wide area networks, and the integration of multiple networks and technologies. Incumbents work with customers and vendors to determine the optimal network design and coordinate the installation and testing with vendors and/or internal staff. Incumbents are also responsible for monitoring, tuning, and planning for University-wide networks. The focus of work is on the optimal design and installation of networks that will facilitate access and exchange of information across the University and with the community.

Essential Functions: The functions within the job family will vary by level and specific assignment but will include the following:

• Troubleshoot network problems and install and maintain specialized network tools and software;
• Engineer, analyze, design, and install new networks and integrate them with other networks and the University wide area network;
• Monitor network performance, analyze symptoms of outages, and develop corrective actions;
• Lead projects to install and/or upgrade networks, serving as a technical liaison with vendors and customers; and
• Stay abreast of current trends in network design and provide advice and counsel to customers on implementing or enhancing networks in their area.

Comments (Level Descriptions):

Network Engineer II This is the career level where incumbents are fully qualified to work independently on a variety of network design and installation projects. They may participate on project teams for major installations or upgrades or work independently on smaller projects which typically last less than one year. They may also be responsible for coordinating project work with systems administrators and other technical staff and for providing assistance for less experienced network engineering staff. Network project assignments frequently require the integration of multiple networks, both internal and external, and interaction with functional management during all phases of project definition, design, and installation.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the physical design of communication networks and network operations;
• Skill in engineering design and analysis techniques and practices;
• Skill in project leadership and coordination; and
• Ability to work independently to complete complex projects.

Demonstrated capabilities in network design typically acquired through the completion of the majority of requirements for licensing or vendor certification as a network engineer or equivalent formal education;

Demonstrated proficiency in network operations and support; and

Proficiency in engineering techniques, practices, and principles typically gained through completion of undergraduate studies in computer science or engineering.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division: Generic Division

Primary department: H2565

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: 71,797

Working conditions:

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No