Network Analyst

Position:	Full-time; Starting salary $2,321.50/Monthly.
Department:	Computer Services
Location:	Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Deadline:	1/7/2013
Hire Date:	1/16/2013

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Knowledge in design, management, or troubleshooting a large data network or a large wireless network.
Knowledge of network monitoring tools.Knowledge of data, voice, video, and wireless networks.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and provide assistance in resolving technical issues.
Ability to read and comprehend technical documents to resolve problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for maintaining and designing data, voice, video, and wireless networks, and providing additional level of maintenance support for network users.
This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Designs data, voice, video, and wireless networks and evaluates network management and monitoring products.
Monitors all network systems for potential problems and implements new network projects.
Makes recommendations for upgrades in order to support new technology or customer requests and provides an additional level of maintenance support for all network systems.
Develops and maintains relationships with network users and vendors to provide best possible solution to customer needs.
Supports core network hardware and software installations and changes and designs and supports internet content filtering solutions for customers.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The formal education equivalent of a associate's degree in information technology, computer science, systems engineering, or a related area; plus two years of experience in data network operations/design or related area. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Individual must be able to troubleshoot, analyze and perform repairs to computers and peripheral equipment
Troubleshoot printing/networking problems
Assists in recommendations to personnel regarding purchases of hardware/softwareAssists in the deployment, installation and upgrading of hardware/software
Troubleshoot basic network operating systems
Maintain and update service desk indicating the status of repairs and accounting of time
Keep current in technology for computer, networking, and software systems
Must have good written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work different shifts

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Network Analyst is responsible for maintaining and designing data, voice, video, and wireless networks, and providing additional level of maintenance support for network users. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Arkansas Tech University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this university not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of service.

If you have questions about this position or your application submission, please call the Office of Human Resources at 479-968-0396. If you desire to submit a resume in addition to your application for this position, please submit via email to: hr@atu.edu

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