MSU-Bozeman Classified Position Vacancy Announcement

Montana State University
Bozeman

Classified Position
Vacancy Announcement
December 18, 2012

NETWORK ANALYST (Net Sys/Comm Analyst II)
Information Technology Center

Announcement
Number

13-122

Position Number

0903

Start Date

Upon successful completion of selection process

Starting Salary

Starting wage dependent upon demonstrated relevant knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience.

FTE

Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Benefits

Eligible for benefits

Bargaining Unit

Exempt from collective bargaining

Overtime Status

Eligible for overtime

Overview

About our department... In support of the Montana State University mission, the Information Technology Center (ITC) promotes, develops, delivers, and facilitates the use of information technology services and resources. ITC manages, operates, and supports Montana State University's multilevel, distributed computation and information systems. The department is organized into four groups: Administrative Systems, Infrastructure Services & Operations, Planning and Programs Office & Business Office, and User Support Services.

Duties and
Responsibilities

About this position... The person in this position is the Network Analyst with primary responsibility for the Montana State University enterprise wireless network. Of the four divisions within ITC, the Infrastructure Services & Operations Division supports the campus network backbone, Wide Area Network (WAN) connections, Local Area Network (LAN) wired and wireless infrastructure, and the State and Universities of Montana Multi-protocol Network (SUMMITnet) cooperatively with the state and other educational units.

Duties include configuring, deploying and troubleshooting all networking equipment. This position will be responsible for the deployment and management of the MSU wireless network. This position will also configure and monitor switches, routers, and other wired and wireless network devices.

Please respond, on a separate sheet(s) of paper, to EACH required and preferred qualification listed below by summarizing how your work experience and training relates to each of them. Specific examples should be included to aid the search committee in evaluating your qualifications.

Required
Qualifications

1.	Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or technically related field plus two years of recent, full-time (or part-time equivalent) network experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
2.	Demonstrated experience deploying and managing enterprise-level wireless infrastructure.
3.	Demonstrated working knowledge and application of network management standards, systems testing procedures and data access methods. Please describe experiences related to the following areas: a) Routing protocols. b) Client/server technology. c) Network management tools and procedures. d) Competence in understanding and applying data networking standards such as Ethernet and protocols such as TCP/IP. e) Familiarity with operating systems, such as UNIX and Windows.
4.	Demonstrated working knowledge of networking technology theory, principles and practices. (Please list examples.)
5.	Demonstrated experience configuring and managing Routers and Switches.
6.	Demonstrated experience configuring and managing Wireless controllers and access points.
7.	Demonstrated experience working in a production environment where system reliability and availability are critical.

Preferred
Qualifications

1.	Demonstrated experience installing category 5, category 6, single mode fiber and multimode fiber network wiring and equipment.
2.	Demonstrated experience working with network vendors, technical & sales staff in order to determine hardware specifications and system configurations.

The Successful
Candidate Will

The successful candidate will also have the following abilities: the demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks, both individually and as part of project teams; effectively operate work related equipment; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relations with varied constituents; lead work groups; maintain confidentiality of records and information; consistently exercise initiative and good judgment; provide quality customer service; and to represent ITC and its programs to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Special
Requirements

1.	In accordance with MSU policy, hiring will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
2.	The person in this position must be capable of installing equipment in low or high temperature, noisy telecommunication closets. Equipment may be located in crawl spaces, attics, and other confined or limited access spaces in some cases, equipment must be manipulated while standing on a ladder or ledge.
3.	The person in this position must be capable of standing for extended periods, and lifting 20 pounds over head.
4.	This position requires occasional on-call availability and after hours support.

Application
Deadline

Screening of applications will begin on January 4, 2013, and continue until a suitable applicant is hired.

Application
Procedure

To apply, please download the application materials by clicking here MSU Classified Employment Application.

The applicant MUST submit an MSU Application along with responses to the required and preferred qualifications. Electronic submissions in Word or PDF are highly preferred but hard copies will be accepted. An original signature on the MSU-Bozeman Application Cover Sheet is required via scanned PDF, fax, or hardcopy original to the address below. Submit materials to:

Michelle Larsen, HR Administrator Montana State University Information Technology Center 54 Renne Library P.O. Box 173240 Bozeman, MT 59717-3240 mlarsen@montana.edu Phone: 406-994-5081Fax: 406-994-4600

Montana State University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), sex, sexual preference/orientation, marital or parental status, age, creed, religion or political belief, mental or physical disability or status as a veteran. As a commitment toward the University's mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.

Montana State University makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference or request accommodation, contact Human Resources, P.O. Box 172520, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651; humanresources@montana.edu