Network Engineer II, Telecom and Network

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general direction to perform basic network design duties, functions relating to firewall administration, operations, and maintenance for campus-wide area networks. UTSW is seeking a Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. This key role will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of our network infrastructure in a complex academic medical environment. As the Senior Network Engineer, you will be instrumental in maintaining critical networking services that support our clinical, research, and educational missions, ensuring that our systems operate efficiently, securely, and reliably. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in Cisco networking, Palo Alto firewalls, Aruba wireless infrastructure, network automation, and optical networking. However, hands on Cisco networking experience is required for this role. You will work closely with the Network Manager and other IT staff to design and manage a secure, high-performing network that meets the unique needs of clinicians, researchers, educators, and administrative staff. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with on call rotations. 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.

• Experience
  4 years experience in an enterprise support role and relevant experience with software or appliances used in network systems.
  May consider additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications
  CCNA certification Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Works directly with Senior Engineer to plan, document and implement network communications systems.
• Provides specifications and detailed documentation for the network architecture.
• Conducts coordinated testing of network design.
• Assists with responses to security incidents to prevent additional loss and obtains and preserves forensic evidence.
• Able to work independently for major network upgrade initiative, able to evaluate and assess new technologies and network components.
• Performs wired and wireless network installations, management, and monitoring as necessary.
• Plans and maintains WAN connected clinics and sites.
• Troubleshoots network components and recommends improvements.
• Provides documentation, project tracking, and management reporting for new projects.
• Remains knowledgeable of changes in technology, industry practices, and state and federal regulatory requirements by attending training, trade shows, and related venues.
• Serves as escalation support to Network Engineer I for Call Center problems (Service-Now) assignments. Participates in on-call rotation and scheduled change windows whose duties include nights and weekends

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.