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Rutgers The State University Consulting Telecommunications Analyst (Network Architect) in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Consulting Telecommunications Analyst (Network Architect)
Job Category Staff & Executive - Human Resources
Department OIT-EI Telecommunications
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Consulting Telecommunications Analyst for the Office of Information Technology. This position will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing these services to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability across our infrastructure.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Provides technical leadership within EI, OIT organizations, and IT partners in the University in the planning and implementation of complex concepts and/or projects requiring significant expertise.
  • Participates on teams within the university to address technological issues and regulations, performs the analysis of vendor supplied software and hardware, then determines the optimum configuration for interfaces between hardware and application systems.
  • Promotes processes, through automation, advocating for changes that improve reliability and agility.
  • Engages in and improve the lifecycle's for both service delivery infrastructure and its supporting services.
  • Maintains, monitors and improves systems and services for NOA and Enterprise Infrastructure.
  • Shares and disseminates knowledge among other staff and researchers.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA Exempt
Grade 09
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 138190.00
Annual Mid Range Salary 174813.00
Annual Maximum Salary 211435.00
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 8 years of equivalent experience working in the telecommunications networking and computing industry with progressively increasing positions of technical expertise.
Certifications/Licenses
  • Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver's license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Experience in telecommunications networking and computing.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level networks; BGP, MPLS, (L3 VPN and EVPN).
  • Experience with various vendors (Juniper, Cisco).
  • Network Monitoring, Network Automation, Data Visualization, and related technologies.
  • Skilled in network automation tools such as Python, Nornir, and NetDevOps frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of data visualization tools and techniques, particularly Grafana.
  • Experience in data discovery and auditing methodologies.
  • In-depth knowledge of technology capital management practices, including lifecycle management and financial planning.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and senior management.
  • Industry certifications (e.g., CCIE, CISSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree.
  • Prefers ten years of telecommunications networking and computing.
Equipment Utilized
  • Juniper and Cisco routing, switching and firewall hardware
  • Linux and Windows desktops and servers
  • LibreNMS network monitoring suite
  • Infoblox NIOS
  • NetMRI
  • Splunk
  • OpsGenie
  • Python/PERL
  • REST & SOAP APIs (vendor dependent)
  • SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF device management frameworks
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • This individual spends time working in a standard office environment and in the field, providing support for IT equipment and infrastructure.
  • The office environment is standard; however, the field environments vary from site to site.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, twist, crouch/squat, kneel/crawl, sit and stand, regularly lift, carry, push, pull, and move up to 75 pounds. Use their hands to handle tools, cabling, and equipment.
Special Conditions
  • Clean Driving Record.
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST2171
Posting Open Date 09/10/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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