Network ArchitectEmployment Type: Staff - RegularEmployee Class: Unclassified PSA FTBargaining Unit: BU ExemptShift: 1Work Hours: 8 - 5Hours Per Week: 40FTE: 1Location: Main Campus AdministrationDepartment: IT PersonnelNumber of Openings: 1

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience 

Grade: Salaried MC - UN07Float: NoRotate: NoOn Call: NoTravel: NoWeekend/Holiday: NoRequisition ID: req3637Position Control Number (PCN): 999425Posting Period: Open Until FilledPosition Description:Theprimary responsibility of the Network Architect is to design, implement,monitor, troubleshoot, manage, and enhance the various components of UT’s data network.  The Network Architect serves as an architectto research, plan, and design network topologies and protocol implementationsto support campus and wide area network environments.  The Network Architect works directly withcustomers, IT teams, other UT technology providers, and vendors to define andimplement application and network requirements and solutions.  This position also serves as a representativeof the University to various external organizations or partnering institutions regardingdata networking initiatives of the community and region at large.

Thisposition is charged with architecting the University’s data network for highavailability, security, and performance.  In addition, this position oversees the successful planning, installation,provides second level support, and manages all critical portions of the UTnetwork and systems through their production lifecycle including backbone,datacenter, and perimeter networking functions which are critical to enterprise-widesuccess of the organization.

Thisposition leads large network projects developing project plans, technicaldesigns, cost and time estimates, ensuring compliance with technical standardsand procedures, documenting network designs and implementations, statusreporting, and providing technical direction to other networking, voice,security, and various other IT professionals.  The Network Architect also develops, recommends, and maintains theUniversity’s network architectural standards, policies, and procedures.  The position performs follow-up activities toensure high levels of customer satisfaction are maintained and providescoaching and training to other IT technical staff, Network Engineers andstudent employees.

Allmembers of the university network engineering department rotate on-callresponsibilities to ensure high availability of the University’s network andsystems.

Qualifications:

Qualifications/Knowledge,Skills & Abilities

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area of study (i.e., Computer Science, Electronics, Information Systems, etc.) is required. Other areas of study will be considered with relevant experience.
  
• Seven years of networking experience in an “Enterprise” environment.\
  
• Demonstrated proficiency and understanding of TCP/IP, OSI Model, routers, switches, and structured cabling.
  
• Five years enterprise experience with specialized network functions such as Domain Name Services, Wireless LAN Controllers, and Network Load Balancers.
  
• Five years’ experience in and enterprise voice over IP environment with specific emphasis on quality of service and network protection mechanisms.
  
• Ability to utilize network diagnostic tools such as OTDR’s, cable testing equipment, and packet decoding analyzers.
  
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience with current Windows/Linux operating system networking components and functions.
  
• Five years of design, deployment, and management experience in the use of various security solutions not limited to firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, multifactor authentication, virtual private network, digital certificates, micro-segmentation, and SSL encryption.
  
• Valid driver’s license is required.
  

Preferred or Beneficial

• Experience working in either a healthcare or academic environment.
• A Cisco Professional or Expert level certification (i.e., CCNP – Cisco Certified Network Professional / CCIE Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert).

Communication and other skills:      

• Strong customer relationship building focus.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, peers, and supervisory staff is essential.
  
• Punctuality, regular attendance, and dependability.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Working Conditions:Working conditions consist of a professional office environment with travel and onsite work in various data closets throughout all campuses as required. Tasks may also include a lifting capability of up to 50 lbs. as needed. Position may at times require use of University fleet vehicles as projects and work orders require.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo, or at the satellite HR Office located at the Facilities Services Building, Suite 1000 on the Health Science Campus.