Network Install Engineer

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The Network Install Engineer is responsible for providing network support and installation functions in the Network Support Group at OARnet. OARnet maintains and delivers services across the state’s 5,500-mile fiber-optic network backbone to support the connectivity relied upon every day by Ohio’s higher education, K-12 education, state and local government, public broadcasting, health care and research communities.

The overall responsibility of this position is installation and maintenance of various data communication equipment at the client and the POP/HUB sites. Specific responsibilities of the Network Install Engineer include:

• Evaluates, recommends and assists in the development and maintenance of network communications.

• Uses knowledge of LAN/WAN systems to help design external networks.

• Tests and evaluates network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements.

• Maintains and troubleshoots medium to complex network problems.

• Assists in design and recommends changes in network topology, maintenance and scheduling procedures and the administering of those changes.

Considerable amount of travel within Ohio is required; occasional out-of-state travel required. The engineer often must be accessible via phone when not in the office and have internet access to perform certain work assignments from home. Off-hours work may be required each week. On-call 24 hours/day (on rotating basis) to respond to escalated network problems on resolution and procedures.

OARnet, along with the Ohio Supercomputer Center and OhioLINK, is part of the Ohio Technology Consortium (OH-TECH), the technology and information division of the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE). OH-TECH provides high-tech solutions for Ohio’s higher education institutions to catalyze innovation in the modern knowledge economy. OH-TECH is a welcoming and supportive work environment.

Because The Ohio State University serves as OH-TECH’s fiscal and legal agent, OH-TECH staff enjoy the same benefits as other Ohio State employees, including participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), the Ohio State Health Plan, employee wellness and work-life balance programs, educational benefits, discount programs and more. 

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer and information science, related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2 years of experience in networking or related field.

• Familiarity with network cabling standards and concepts, practices and procedures within the networking field.

• Experience with large networks, including the internet, network monitoring and high-speed networks.

• Knowledge of Cisco or Juniper Equipment/Routing, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, test equipment and software related in testing large data networks.

• Valid driver’s license

Desired Education/Experience:

• Knowledge of UNIX systems is highly desired.

• Experience configuring and testing optical products.

• Ability to operate and interpret results of OTDR traces, light level and power meter readings.

• Knowledge of internet protocols and familiarity with other protocols, such as the gateway protocols.

• Working knowledge of Cisco 15454 MSTP systems.

• Working knowledge of Cisco Transport Planner (CTP).

• Experience with DC power.

Additional Information:

Function: Information Technology

Subfunction: IT Infrastructure and Data Center

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S2

OSU and OH-TECH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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