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Network Engineering

Network Engineers implement, maintain, and evaluate network systems to include but not limited to WAN, LAN, firewall, and IP voice services; troubleshoot complex/escalated network issues; conducts network architecture planning, design, optimization, feasibility, and cost studies; research and analyze new technology, network traffic, potential security risks, etc.

• Develop plans, schedules, and requirements for deployment of networks
• Design networks to meet the needs of the staff, faculty, students, and research projects at all University locations across the Commonwealth
• Consult with University units on network planning, budgeting, equipment selection, and equipment configuration
• Review and analyze building functions and occupancy to develop design requirements and project scope; estimate project costs
• Document designs through drawings and specifications; initiate work orders to implement designs
• Develop topology configurations following network best practices that meet the needs of the University Enterprise Network and its users
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of network security and authentication standards
• Support other infrastructure staff with difficult configuration and troubleshooting challenges
• Coordinate and monitor assigned work from scope development, design, implementation, and expenses through completion
• Provide regular progress reports to stakeholders
• Collaborate with the development of effective processes and procedures for design, work process, project management, and systems and facilities documentation
• Manage vendor relationships; consult with vendors to resolve issues
• Evaluate potential solutions, equipment, and components

Level:

– Principal Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Displays mastery of defined skill areas/applications, principles, theories and practices. Evaluates and enhances existing practices. Recognizes emerging trends in area of expertise. Works independently on complex or strategic assignments. Directs and delegates appropriate tasks to others. Implements strategies to ensure achievement of initiatives. Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and deliver to broad audiences. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Validates and pays invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding
– May plan and forecast budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters complex and novel problems
– Applies policies, practices, specialized knowledge, and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on complex or strategic assignments
– Uses existing practices as guidelines as well as working knowledge to determine specific work methods
– Carries out work activities independently, with supervisor available to resolve problems
– Reviews work of others to verify technical soundness

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates with both internal and external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members and area leads across the University
– Prepares written and/or verbal presentations or proposals on complex issues and delivers to a broad variety of audiences
– Establishes and maintains networks to facilitate successful communication among units

• Comp Grade – 14
• Minimum – $97,100.00
• MidPoint – $121,400.00
• Maximum – $145,700.00