Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Energy
Creative problem solving
Information Technology
Strategic planning
Storage
Service delivery
Technical Support
Teaching
Innovation
IT infrastructure
Systems design
Management
Software engineering
Wireless networking
Network engineering
Network administration
Data centers
Wireless communication
Routers
Firewall
Data
Video
Infrastructure architecture
Telecommunications
Computer networking
Science
Computer engineering
Telephony
Problem solving
Ethernet
LAN
Electrical wiring
Switches
Database
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Communication
Technical writing
Supervision
Junos
Aruba
Cisco
Network
Cisco Certifications
Research
Customer service
Health care
Testing
Reporting
Operations
SAP BASIS
Evaluation
Law
Job Details
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW is Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, your experiences, perspectives, and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UW Information Technology (UW-IT) is the central information technology organization for the University of Washington, responsible for strategic planning, oversight, and direction of the UW's IT infrastructure, resources, and services. UW-IT provides critical technology support to all three campuses, UW Medicine, and research operations around the world. UW-IT partners with the UW community to enable innovation, learning, discovery, and service.
The Infrastructure Division (INF) designs, implements and supports the essential IT infrastructure services and technologies that are indispensable to carrying out the University's mission. They include the University's wired and wireless networks, telecommunications services, computing and storage services, infrastructure tools and service delivery platforms. The division is also a trusted partner, delivering expertise and critical IT infrastructure to the UW's extended community and regional partners, including the UW Medicine system, the WA state K-20 Education Network, and the Pacific Northwest Gigapop (PNWGP) and its high-speed research networks enabling regional and international connectivity. Among the division's key goals are providing robust, reliable, secure, cost-effective, scalable, and accessible services.
UW-IT is the central IT organization for the University of Washington, providing critical technology support to all three campuses, UW medical centers, and global research operations. UW-IT collaborates with University partners to advance teaching, learning, innovation, and discovery at the UW. IT Infrastructure (ITI) within UW-IT, provides system design, system management, software engineering and operational support for academic and administrative systems, the University's wired and wireless networks, telecommunications services, departmental IT and the UW-IT organization.
UW-IT has an outstanding full-time opportunity for a Network Specialist on our Network Implementation team.
The Network Specialist is responsible for network installation and maintenance activities of over 10,000 network devices for the University, UW Medicine, Pacific Northwest Gigapop, Datacenters, and the state K-20 Education network. Activities include activating network/phone ports, installing switches, wireless access points, routers, firewalls, UPSs relating to all telecommunication network services for voice, data, and video. This position also provides support for infrastructure design and coordination with various UW departments.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Voice & Data Networking, Computers Science, Computer Engineering or related field or experience.
Two years of experience with basic digital telephony concepts; experience troubleshooting digital switching and/or digital transport problems.
Experience with service coordination and problem resolution in a communications network environment.
Working knowledge of Ethernet link layer protocols, standards, and practices for both LAN wiring and campus plants.
Experience working with customers to troubleshoot network connectivity problems.
Experience working with communications service providers to troubleshoot digital transport and switching services, and with clients and support staff to resolve network-related problems.
Working knowledge of database and spreadsheet applications (such as Access, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Sheets).
Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills, technical documentation skills, user liaison skills, and personal interaction abilities.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, both independently and as part of a team.
DESIRED:
Experience working with Junos OS and Aruba Airwave.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent
Experience in a research university or other academic institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Hybrid, open office environment
Must be comfortable working in confined areas and communications closets.
Must be comfortable working in health care environments and complying with a health care facility safety requirement as required.
Must be willing to work in University Medical Centers and meet minimum qualifications for working at such centers, which may include tuberculosis (TB) testing and being current on all vaccinations.
Must be experienced with working in construction environments and their safety requirements.
Must be able to lift heavy equipment (minimum 40lbs) with proper lifting techniques daily.
Must be willing to adjust core work schedule.
This is an essential position and is required to report to work when UW suspends operations.
Must be available for potential off-shift schedules.
Must be available to participate in after-hours on-call rotation.
Must be able to operate a state vehicle on a daily basis, which requires a current driver's license that is valid for use in the State of Washington. It may, on occasion, be necessary to perform duties assigned to this person outside of normal business hours. It may also be necessary to travel on weekends in the performance of said assigned duties.
Application Process:The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .
UW Information Technology (UW-IT) is the central information technology organization for the University of Washington, responsible for strategic planning, oversight, and direction of the UW's IT infrastructure, resources, and services. UW-IT provides critical technology support to all three campuses, UW Medicine, and research operations around the world. UW-IT partners with the UW community to enable innovation, learning, discovery, and service.
The Infrastructure Division (INF) designs, implements and supports the essential IT infrastructure services and technologies that are indispensable to carrying out the University's mission. They include the University's wired and wireless networks, telecommunications services, computing and storage services, infrastructure tools and service delivery platforms. The division is also a trusted partner, delivering expertise and critical IT infrastructure to the UW's extended community and regional partners, including the UW Medicine system, the WA state K-20 Education Network, and the Pacific Northwest Gigapop (PNWGP) and its high-speed research networks enabling regional and international connectivity. Among the division's key goals are providing robust, reliable, secure, cost-effective, scalable, and accessible services.
UW-IT is the central IT organization for the University of Washington, providing critical technology support to all three campuses, UW medical centers, and global research operations. UW-IT collaborates with University partners to advance teaching, learning, innovation, and discovery at the UW. IT Infrastructure (ITI) within UW-IT, provides system design, system management, software engineering and operational support for academic and administrative systems, the University's wired and wireless networks, telecommunications services, departmental IT and the UW-IT organization.
UW-IT has an outstanding full-time opportunity for a Network Specialist on our Network Implementation team.
The Network Specialist is responsible for network installation and maintenance activities of over 10,000 network devices for the University, UW Medicine, Pacific Northwest Gigapop, Datacenters, and the state K-20 Education network. Activities include activating network/phone ports, installing switches, wireless access points, routers, firewalls, UPSs relating to all telecommunication network services for voice, data, and video. This position also provides support for infrastructure design and coordination with various UW departments.
REQUIREMENTS:
DESIRED:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Hybrid, open office environment
Must be comfortable working in confined areas and communications closets.
Must be comfortable working in health care environments and complying with a health care facility safety requirement as required.
Must be willing to work in University Medical Centers and meet minimum qualifications for working at such centers, which may include tuberculosis (TB) testing and being current on all vaccinations.
Must be experienced with working in construction environments and their safety requirements.
Must be able to lift heavy equipment (minimum 40lbs) with proper lifting techniques daily.
Must be willing to adjust core work schedule.
This is an essential position and is required to report to work when UW suspends operations.
Must be available for potential off-shift schedules.
Must be available to participate in after-hours on-call rotation.
Must be able to operate a state vehicle on a daily basis, which requires a current driver's license that is valid for use in the State of Washington. It may, on occasion, be necessary to perform duties assigned to this person outside of normal business hours. It may also be necessary to travel on weekends in the performance of said assigned duties.
Application Process:The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .
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