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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:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and 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:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00