Position Information

　　Posting Number 20112821

　　Position Title Network Analyst I

　　FTE 1.0

　　Position Type Staff

　　Department IT Infrastructure Svcs

　　Position Summary Information

　　Job Summary/Basic Function

　　About This Role:

　　The Network Analyst I is an entry-level position responsible for the ongoing maintenance of network systems within the Lamar University campus, residence halls, as well as any satellite offices that may be a part of LUnet (Lamar University Network). This position will be responsible for the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of network equipment including but not limited to switches, wireless access points, IP Phones, access control systems, video surveillance cameras and all other related networked equipment with a primary focus on LAN and WLAN . The ideal candidate will have advanced client relations skills, be adaptable to change and able to work in a team environment.

　　What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities

　　Respond to network services requests and incidents.

　　Perform daily maintenance of campus networking systems.

　　Maintain university security camera and access control devices.

　　Serve as the point of contact for network contractors.

　　Perform after-hours routine software upgrades on occasion.

　　Key Competencies: (KSAs – Knowledge Skills and Abilities)

　　Interface with users to provide and manage network services as outlined above.

　　Ability to work independently with little supervision.

　　Willingness to attend any technical trainings are required.

　　Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

　　Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions.

　　Interact with and provide support to Academic representatives to facilitate optimum Academic computing areas.

　　Skill in working in a diverse population

　　Who We Are:

　　Lamar University is a diverse and accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100 degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

　　Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture of diversity where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

　　Benefits:

　　Health, dental & vision insurance

　　Life insurance

　　State of Texas Retirement plans

　　Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.

　　Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.

　　To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/insurance.html)

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Fundamental understanding of I.T. and networking concepts

　　Minimum of (1-3) years networking theory

　　1-3 years of customer service experience

　　EEO Statement

　　Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Veteran's Preference Statement

　　Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　1-3 years’ experience with infrastructure/enterprise systems and support, including but not limited to:

　　Routing: Static, VRRP , OSPF

　　Switching: VLANs, VTP , Spanning-Tree, Virtual Chassis, LACP , WLAN

　　Security: Firewall, security policies and procedures

　　Network Services: DNS , DHCP , Load Balancing

　　Vendors: Juniper, Cisco, Ruckus Wireless, Dell, Fortinet, F5

　　Network Monitoring Tools

　　Create, implement, and manage procedures related to network use standards.

　　Ability to use network monitoring and assessment software and tools.

　　Prior experience working within Higher Education or K12 preferred.

　　Former I.T. experience a plus but not required.

　　At least one relevant I.T. certification, such as CCNA , JNCIA , Network+, etc.

　　Security Sensitive Statement

　　This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

　　Salary $44,212-57,475

　　Work Hours

　　Application Information

　　Posting Date 01/12/2024

　　Close Date

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Special Instructions