Net. Eng. Job in Salt Lake City, Utah

Utah Education Network is the state-wide education/research
network for the state of Utah. The network serves
approximately 500,000 students, faculty and employees of
K-20 education, government, and libraries throughout the
state. Services include Internet (~450Mb/s upstream
transit/peering doubling annually), Internet2/Abilene, video
conferencing, VoIP, metro Ethernet, peering exchange, etc.

Salary is competitive (even in this economy), includes
health insurance, tuition benefits, retirement plan. No
relocation package, applicant pays interview travel costs.

July 25, 2002

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

UTAH EDUCATION NETWORK
Technical Operations

The following full-time position is now available:
http://www.med.utah.edu/hr/joblist/jobdetail.cfm?id=11450

Computer Professional, (Associate Network Engineer), Job 
#OR-11450

Reports To: UEN Associate Technical Director, Engineering

Qualifications:  Four years of experience planning, 
designing and engineering large and complex computer 
networks both in a LAN and WAN environment and a detailed 
knowledge of computer network behavior, routing, ATM, packet 
behavior and the ability to research applicable material or 
equivalency required.  Demonstrated knowledge of, but not 
limited to, Cisco hardware, Cisco IOS software and EIGRP 
routing protocol required.  The ability to resolve routing, 
QOS, and other application specific difficulties required.   
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalency and/or 
6 years of full-time work on routers, routing and Ethernet 
networks preferred.  

Duties:  Plans for network growth and advances in network 
technology.  By documenting and analyzing the network, 
recommends changes and additions to the network to improve 
speed, reliability and availability. Documents, diagrams, 
and keeps current on network topology, layout and 
configuration using Computer aided tools. Assists the Senior 
Network Engineer in providing high level Network Engineering 
functions for UEN.  Has primary responsibility for network 
design, planning and engineering. Plans for network growth 
by analyzing network behavior, usage and events.  Uses 
complex information gathered from various network management 
systems and tools to plan for network growth and expansion. 
Provides a resource for UEN traffic engineering.  Ensures 
the network can handle current traffic load by inspecting 
and evaluating the current configuration of network 
equipment and circuits. Acts as a resource for UEN Technical 
Services teams by providing help, advice and assistance.  On 
an emergency basis, provides assistance resolving major 
outages. Keeps current on technology developments and their 
applicability to educational interests on the UEN network. 
Responds to questions from UEN clients (education) for 
recommendations of equipment, networks, and related items. 
Works with other UEN Technical personnel to develop reports 
to assist in the management of the network.

To apply, please submit a resume or appication to the 
University of Utah Human Resources office, 421 Wakara, Salt 
Lake City, Utah 84112, or fax to: 801-581-4579.  An 
application can be accessed on the Human Resources web site 
at http://www.med.utah.edu/hr/joblist/joblist.htm . 
Equal Opportunity Employer