High Performance Computing Network Engineer II - 529239

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $83,500 - Midpoint: $112,700 (Salaried E13)

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Department/Organization: 200706 - OIT-HPC Center Services

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Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

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Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to

University policy

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Job Summary: The High Performance Computing Network Engineer II performs general

network administration tasks for the University's High Performance Computing

Center (HPCC) and, as needed, for the University's enterprise wired and wireless

networks. Maintains and supports the University's HPCC network equipment and

operating systems, including switches, access points, controllers,

uninterruptible power supplies, and security devices. Serves as escalation

resource for routing, performance, and other network problems. Participates in

network problem identification, analysis, and resolution for low- to

moderate-complexity problems. Assists with the strategy, planning, and design of

the University's HPCC network.

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Additional Department Summary: Supports the functionality and availability of

UA's HPCC network by performing network engineering and administration

independently or as directed. Handles ticket resolution. Manages Layer 2 switch

configuration and deployment. Plans and manages the network fiber path. Performs

IPAM configurations. Manages network closet UPS. Manages inventory and surplus.

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Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree and some network engineering
• experience; OR bachelor's degree and two (2) years of network engineering
• experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of IT experience to include
• two (2) years of network engineering; OR high school diploma or GED and six (6)
• years of IT experience to include two (2) years of network engineering.
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• Additional Required Department

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have valid U.S.
• driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an
• acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies.
• Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
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• Skills and Knowledge: Broad, in-depth knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite,
• specifically relating to routing of IP packets (RIP, OSPF, EGP, BGP, PIM).
• Knowledge of IP data wired and wireless networks, including architecture,
• configuration, LAN and WAN protocols, and network security standards. Strong
• technical troubleshooting skills. Ability to work independently to complete
• goals. Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
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Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and one (1) year of network
• engineering experience. CCNA certification. Three (3) or more years of hands-on
• experience in a High Performance Computer Center with the following
• hardware/software experience: Cisco's NEXUS Dashboard, Cisco Nexus switches,
• Cisco Catalyst switches (IOS), Cisco Aironet APs, Cisco wireless controllers,
• Check Point firewalls, IP address management tools, OSFP/BGP protocols, or Cisco
• VPN/Anyconnect.
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• Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must
• successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information
• obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction
• reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically
• disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a
• prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized
• review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring
• decision is made.
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Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal

Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants

will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to

any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of

their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are

protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More

information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace

discrimination is illegal

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