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Network Analyst #499635

Employer
Lamar University
Location
Beaumont, TX

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

20112401

Position Title:

Network Analyst #499635

FTE:

1.00

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Information Technology Dept

Job Summary/Basic Function:

About This Role:

The Network Analyst position is responsible for the assisting the Manager of Network Services and Network Analyst Sr. in technical and operational analysis, deployment, and monitoring of network systems within the Lamar University campus as well as any satellite offices that may be a part of LUnet (Lamar University Network). The Network Analyst is responsible for performing physical and logical analysis, configuration of LUnet equipment and services, as well as helping in a team environment to develop cost effective alternatives to current configurations as needed. In addition the Network Analyst will install and troubleshoot network equipment including but not limited to network switches, wireless access points, IP cameras, IP phones, and all other related networking equipment. Troubleshoot and resolve network problems related to user port issues, uplink ports, and other issues as needed. Monitor network activities, and re-configure network logical or physical topology for more efficient data transmission. Knowledge of the following vendors is preferred: Juniper, Cisco, Ruckus Wireless, Fortinet, Axis, and Nagios.


What You’ll Do – Position Duties

As a member of our team, you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities:

  • Install and maintain LAN equipment.
  • Install and maintain WLAN equipment.
  • Install and maintain IP camera equipment.
  • Respond to service calls, troubleshoot and resolve network problems, and assist end-users on campus-wide network problems.
  • Monitor network data patterns and make recommendations to the senior analyst and network Manager.
  • Participate in project planning, developing bid specifications, and evaluating multi-vendor network hardware equipment and software.
  • Generate, develop and distribute statistical reports for management when needed.
  • Attend meetings when assigned.
  • Ability to operate network test equipment and microcomputers.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to be on-call to respond to off-hour equipment problems.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

What You’ll Need to Succeed – Minimum Qualifications

To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following:

KNOWLEDGE

  • Minimum of (1-3) years networking theory

SKILLS
  • Skill in time management, organizing, and establishing priorities
  • Skill in communicating technical information to others
  • Skill in working in a diverse population
  • Skill in both verbal and written communication
  • Some heavy lifting required
  • Ability to climb ladders
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Customer Service
  • Basic understanding of the OSI model and TCP/IP communications
EDUCATION
  • High school diploma with some college courses towards a degree in the field

EXPERIENCE
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

CERTIFICATION/LICENSING
  • Any relevant industry certifications and/ or licenses a plus

SUPERVISION
  • This position reports directly to the Manager of Network Services

EEO Statement:

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Veteran's Preference Statement:

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas SB 805, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for:

KNOWLEDGE

  • Knowledge of TCP/IP routing switching protocols, and wireless technologies
  • Ability to use network monitoring and assessment software tools
EDUCATION
  • Two (2) year Associates degree in related field

EXPERIENCE
  • One (1) year of experience with higher education networks with demonstrable knowledge of that experience
  • One (1) year of experience in customer service

CERTIFICATION/LICENSING
  • Certifications related to networking, such as CCNA or JNCIA

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary:

$35,443 - $42,536

Posting Date:

05/24/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.

Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.

Academics

A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.

Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have: 

  • Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
  • Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
  • Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
  • Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.

Athletics

Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.

LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.

Campus Life

A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.

Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.

Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.

Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:

  • Join a fraternity or sorority
  • Get involved in community service
  • Delve into a cause
  • Nurture spiritual beliefs
  • Start networking in future professions
  • Do all of the above.

LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.

History

Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.

Visit/Apply

Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu

To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions

 

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