You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.

Network Engineer II/ Information Technologist II

MSU Information Technology
Email

Position Summary

The MSU IT Infrastructure Support team consists of experienced networking professionals from various backgrounds. They are tasked with the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of the critical infrastructure essential to the university's daily functions. Our mission is centered on the stewardship and administration of the university's infrastructure, which includes wired and wireless networks, DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM), switching and routing, and telecommunications. The team is instrumental in maintaining the technological foundation that supports the university's operations. The perspective candidate reports to the Assistant Director and will be required to:

  • Perspective candidates will be required to:
  • Monitor network performance and capacity
  • Ensure system availability and reliability
  • Administrate various devices and services such as routers, switches, Access Points, Authentication Servers, DDI Servers, Wireless Controllers)
  • Maintaining systems software (upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations)
  • Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
  • Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
  • Work with users and other personnel for problem resolution
  • Take part in on-call duty rotation during off/non-business hours
  • Other duties as assigned

Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capital. The MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as 49,695 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance. 

MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate. This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background. 

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology area related to the duties to be performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related subject, or equivalent experience
  • Has worked in networking at a higher education institution
  • Has experience in DDI
  • Has experience in identity-first or identity-based networking
  • Network certifications a plus
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols like TCP/IP, 802.11, 802.1x, DHCP
  • Some Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions

Please provide three professional references who are knowledgeable of your work

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://tech.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.