University of Arkansas for Medical Science Looking for Network Capacity Planner Senior at Little Rock, AR  Full Time

NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority.For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept.UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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UAMS is anof individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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Department:IT | Network Engineering

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Summary of Job Duties:Responsible for supporting and monitoring the UAMS Network Engineering environment. Environment includes but is not limited to: Networking equipment from Brocade, HP, Juniper, and Cisco; networking software from Brocade, HP, Aruba, StatSeeker, and InMon. Responsible for working with all areas of IT and the entire campus to ensure maximum network uptime – both local and wide area networks. Keeps up-to-date on emerging technologies that would benefit UAMS and compliment UAMS’ mission/goals. This position participates in a group 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year on-call rotation where each member of the group takes call for 1 week at a time.Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Computer Science or related field with 3 yrs. Information Technology experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Nortel, HP, 3Com, etc.), or IT project management -OR- Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field with 5 yrs. Information Technology experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Nortel, HP, 3Com, etc.), or IT project management -OR- Associate Degree in Computer Science or related field with 7 yrs. Information Technology experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Nortel, HP, 3Com, etc.), or IT project management -OR- High School Diploma/GED with 9 yrs. Information Technology experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Nortel, HP, 3Com, etc.), or IT project management

• Must have vehicle to commute from UAMS campus office to off-campus UAMS offices for meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications – Network+ and A+ certifications
• Experience with MS Office Tools: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Configuration, troubleshooting, and certifications of network equipment from Brocade Networks, Brocade, Cisco, Aruba Networks, Juniper, HP, 3Com, and Nortel.
• Network monitoring software such as Inmon, Ciscoworks, Brocade BNA, Cacti, and Nagios.
• Network troubleshooting tools such as a fox/hound toner, wire scanners, and network packet sniffers.
• Good working knowledge of OSI Layers 1-4.
• Experience in a TCP/IP routed environment using OSPF, BGP.
• Troubleshooting network connectivity with desktop and server operating systems such as Windows Server, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Proof of Veteran StatusSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:N/AFrequent Physical Activity:Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Reaching, StoopingBenefits Eligible:Yes
UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (501) 686-6432 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).