Network Engineer I

Job Title

Network Engineer I

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Office Of Information Technology

Proposed Minimum Salary

$24.00 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Network Engineer I, under general direction, performs routine network engineering functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with network design activities.

• Assists with tests used to certify network to required installation design standards.

• Helps analyze, troubleshoot, track, and repair data communications networks.

• Establishes contacts with vendors for networking support and problem resolution. Confers with clients to define networking requirements.

• Documents network engineering designs, plans, maps, methods, and procedures.

• Assists with new technology deployments and integration testing.

• Helps monitor and maintain network security.

• Assists with the evaluation of new technologies to determine their applicability with regards to clients’ needs.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education –Associates degree in applicable field (computer science, information systems, or related field).

• Experience – Four years of related experience.

• A combination of experience and education may be considered.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Advanced Information Technology (IT) intermediate troubleshooting, client relations, formulating and contributing ideas.

• Information Interface Technology Library (ITIL).

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Licensing / Professional Certification – None.

Physical Requirements – None.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work may be required.

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $24.00/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 professional references and their full contact information

• Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.