Network Analyst III

Overview

As members of the MSU IT community, Network Analysts participate in and support IT efforts, projects, and initiatives, provide technical leadership and assist other support personnel with problems related to the usage of services across the network services portfolio. Network analysts perform technically skilled precision work and provide complete, enterprise level, engineering, installation, management, maintenance and support of network and telecommunications equipment, software, services, communications cabling, and related infrastructure including UPS, PDU, racks and cabinets.

Network analysts respond to issues, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair these items to address problems found in data centers, telecommunications rooms, and at field sites on and off the MSU Bozeman campus according to standard procedure and industry best practices. Network analysts' work schedules may require non-standard working hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Position Information

Announcement Number: STAFF - VA - 26191

Classification

Title:

Net Sys/Comm Analyst III

Working Title:

Net Sys/Comm Analyst III

Position Number: 4M0433, 4M0903

Department: UIT Network Support
Division: VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type:
Classified
Contract Term:
Fiscal Year
FTE: 1.0
Benefits Eligible:
Eligible

Salary:
Salary range of $40,032 to $56,045 hourly, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Recruitment Type:
Open

• Installation and configuration of switches, routers, firewalls, voice gateways, servers, access points, and IP phones.
• Maintain, enhance, and develop documentation, including diagrams, drawings, and procedures.
• Apply routing, switching, network security, telecommunications, and communications cabling, standards and best practices to scenarios encountered.
• Manage network infrastructure built using various network components and protocols to achieve highly available network services.
• Assist with annual inventory of parts and material.
• Maintain and submit records of time and materials required to complete projects and tasks.
• Support the configuration of monitoring systems to alert on abnormal configuration or operation; maintain monitoring functionality as changes occur.
• Provide guidance for student employees.
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.
• Organize, prioritize, and communicate ongoing work to meet multiple task and project timelines.
• Attend and participate in trainings and other professional development activities; participate in projects and perform job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.
• Relevant knowledge of networking, telecommunications, and communications cabling components and systems.
• Advanced knowledge of network technologies including Cisco routing, switching, security, and telephony technologies, and Aruba wireless technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in an enterprise environment supporting an enterprise production network.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
  Cisco networking, Unified Communications, VoIP, Aruba Wireless in an enterprise setting.
• Demonstrated experience in technical implementation projects, working independently on enterprise systems, and assisting in enterprise project planning.

• Significant experience in an enterprise environment deploying and upgrading Cisco or Aruba network equipment or software.
• Substantial experience relating to Cisco routing, switching, telephony, and security and Aruba wireless technologies from design and planning to implementation.
• Demonstrated experience with Solarwinds Orion or similar management platform.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and TIA/EIA standards for the installation of telecommunications cable and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining network and telecommunication room infrastructure and installing equipment.

• Will possess strong active listening skills.
• Has the ability to think intuitively and analytically to break down and resolve problems.
• Has the ability to work independently without the need for direct supervision.
• Has the ability to learn the complexities and unique aspects of the systems and infrastructure in place.
• Has the ability to show initiative and follow through on tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Has the ability to work in a team environment, supporting other units.
• Has the ability to work toward shared goals where individual efforts complement group efforts.
• Has the ability to engage others in the unit in accepting and developing a customer-service orientation in all aspects of the operation.
• Has the ability to anticipate and resolve technical problems.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working…