Penn State Job Catalog

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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 Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and 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 moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

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
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

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