Network Engineer I / Information Technologist I
Position Summary
The Network Engineer I is responsible for activities related to the selection, design, implementation, support, and maintenance of network information systems supporting the activities of MSU. They must be able to effectively document, and communicate key information about the systems and related components, and coordination within their team and other IT, Customer, and Vendor teams. MSU’s Network Engineers need to be capable of tracking issues and escalation, risk identification and management, and process identification and improvement relating to system and network components and tasks.
Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol. 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; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology area related to the duties to be performed; experience with logical and physical networks and related system technology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
- At least 1 year of successful project management experience preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting skills to isolate network faults utilizing packet sniffers, enterprise network analysis tools and other available information.
- Experience with DNS, DHCP and IP management tools.
- Ability to resolve problems with layers 2-7 of the network stack.
- Experience with administration of enterprise wireless systems and 802.11a/g/n/ac protocols.
- Working understanding of networking protocols, routing protocols, optical networking, security technologies, traffic engineering/modeling and data analysis/modeling.
- Ability to work with end users to determine software specifications, hardware requirements and process improvement workflows.
- Ability to create system documentation, project plans, test scripts and education materials.
- General familiarity with end user business practices, concepts and terminology sufficient to support the applications in a higher education environment.
- Demonstrated ability to influence people to action without direct organizational control.
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
Three professional references 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.