Job Information
University of Utah Sr Network Optical Engineer in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 02/28/2025
Requisition Number PRN41281B
Job Title Network Engineer Sr
Working Title Sr Network Optical Engineer
Job Grade G
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
8.0 hours per day, Monday – Friday and after hours and on weekends as job duties require as UETN is 24×7×365 network.
VP Area President
Department 00336 - KUEN/Utah Education Network
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $120,000.000 - $145,000.00
Close Date 05/28/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Utah Education and Telehealth Network ( UETN ) is a statewide research and education network connecting 1,800 locations throughout the state of Utah. This network provides primary, secondary and higher education locations access to the Internet and national research networks. UETN also provide services to dozens of hospitals and clinics for telehealth applications.
We are seeking a skilled IP Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain large-scale IP networks within a service provider environment. In addition to IP networking, this role will also take on responsibilities for managing and maintaining optical and DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in routing, switching, and optical networks.
Responsibilities
⁃ Design, deploy and maintain IP / Segment Routing network supporting carrier grade services across Cisco routers.
⁃ Advanced troubleshooting of Cisco XR routers and complex IP network deployments.
⁃ Configuration and management of OSPF / BGP / LSP network
⁃ Network design and implementation of Ciena optical network.
⁃ Troubleshooting of Ciena 6500 and Waveserver networks using Site Manager and CLI .
⁃ Provisioning of new DWDM wave and circuit services across Ciena optical network.
⁃ Monitoring and after hours support of Ciena optical network.
⁃ Maintain circuit database containing all Ciena services.
⁃ Oversee design and documentation of dark fiber paths.
⁃ Manage BGP routing between UEN and global internet.
⁃ Design of Segment Routing Path Computation Element.
⁃ Develop detailed documentation archive to be used by operations, engineering and field teams.
⁃ Maintain spare equipment pool.
⁃ Some travel within the state of Utah required.
⁃ Perform after hours maintenance and support.
⁃ Position is required to work at UEN offices, located in Salt Lake City, UT, two days per week. Remote candidates will not be considered.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
8 years’ experience working IP/ MPLS networks
8 years’ experience working with Cisco CLI
5 years’ experience working with OSPF / BGP
Optical / DWDM experience will be preferred
B.S. in Computer Engineering or Computer Science required
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
UETN is a business unit of the University of Utah responsible for the state’s education and telehealth IT infrastructure and associated services including KUEN public television.
About the University of Utah : Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home toarts and museum venuesand a member of theBIG -12 Conference.Skiing and snowboarding opportunitiesare a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities frombiking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to theUtah Symphony and Opera,Ballet West,professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
University of Utah Benefits
·Health, dental, and wellness coverage
Automatic and immediately vested14.2% employer contributionto personal retirement account (401a)
Freepublic transportation pass(Utah Transit Authority)
·Paid leave time
·Reduced tuition benefits for employee and family members
- More information:https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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