Network Engineer II, Temporary

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 No. 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
UTSW is seeking a Network Engineer III, Temporary, 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 Network Engineer III, 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 hands-on experience in Aruba wireless infrastructure, Cisco networking, Palo Alto firewalls, network automation, and optical networking. However, hands on Aruba or Cisco enterprise networking experience are 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.
•    This is a 6-month to 1-year temporary position with an opportunity to move to a permanent role depending on performance. 
•    This position does not offer visa sponsorship. 
•    Selected candidate must reside in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex or be willing to relocate. 
•    This position is fully on site for the first few months, transitioning to a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 from home) at department's discretion. 
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
8 years of experience in an enterprise support role and relevant experience with software or appliances used in network systems. 
An equivalent combination of education and/or directly related experience may be substituted in lieu of the stated requirements.

Preferred
•    Education
Master's Degree 
•    Licenses and Certifications
Strongly prefer CCNP certification Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES
•    Manages the network security posture as it relates to numerous network projects. 
•    Performs evaluations, recommends, and implements solutions from a network security-wired and wireless perspective. 
•    Provides security technical expertise and assistance for design integration support applications, networks, communications, and operational systems with members from other divisions within Information Resources. 
•    Plans, documents, and implements network communications systems. 
•    Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture including MOPs and project plans. 
•    Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity planning. 
•    Coordinates testing of network design for redundancy, resiliency, and capacity. 
•    Performs firewall implementation and administration as needed based on requests and required maintenance. 
•    Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware, software interconnection, and interfaces such as routers, firewalls, switches, gateways, and related functions. 
•    Maintains and plans WAN connected clinics and sites. 
•    Evaluates and reports on new communication technologies to enhance the capabilities of the network. 
•    Mentors and supports the work activities of lower-level Network Engineers. 
•    Remains knowledgeable of changes in technology, industry practices, and state and federal regulatory requirements by attendance at training seminars, trade shows and related venues. 
•    Participates in on-call rotation and scheduled change windows whose duties include nights and weekends 
•    Performs other duties as assigned. 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Work requires ability to monitor and maintain budget.
• Work requires ability to ensure adherence to all policies and procedures of university.
• Work requires ability to work with confidential information on a daily basis.
• Work requires ability to effectively interpret and apply organizational policies, procedures, and systems.
• Work requires good interpersonal, organizational, supervisory, and analytical skills.
• Work requires demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and exercise decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Work requires ability to read, write, develop plans, procedures, and coordinate persons and other resources to accomplish goals.
• Work requires ability to communicate clearly.
• Work requires knowledge of personal computers.
• Work may require ability to lead committees as appropriate.
• Work may requires contact with all levels of internal and external personnel and organizations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

• Talking

Working Conditions

• Office Setting

Salary Information
Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.
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
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.