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Green River Community College is a two-year public college in Washington state that offers degrees and certificates in academic and professional and technical programs, as well as courses in continuing education and developmental education. Located on over 180 acres, Green River has been committed to maintaining both educational excellence and the ecological integrity of the campus’s forested growth. Students, faculty and staff enjoy this beautiful campus and its peaceful environment.  Green River Community College recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement.  In addition to the main Campus, Green River has three branch campuses. The Kent Campus, situated at the new Kent Station, is located amongst a growing community of trendy shops, a movie theatre and many restaurants. Our Enumclaw Campus is located in the historic downtown area of Enumclaw, just blocks from unique stores and eateries.  Our Auburn Center, in downtown Auburn, hosts Adult Education classes and the Small Business Center. 

Network Engineer - Information Technology Specialist 4
Salary Range:  ($54,504 to $71,496)
 

Reports to: Executive Director of Information Technology

Department: Information Technology

 

  

Position Type: Classified, Represented

Open until filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Network Engineer is a member of the Enterprise Services team within the IT department and reports directly to the Director of Technical Services. This critical position is responsible for the college wide LAN, WAN, network and telecom infrastructure, building firewalls, routers, switches, security, backup recovery processes, complex problem identification, resolution and troubleshooting, and hardware and software support acquisitions.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
  • Manage and configure Cisco Routers, APs, PIX Firewalls, and Cisco & HP Switches for successful network infrastructure operations.
  • Provide technical support for Avaya Telephone Systems.
  • Monitor network management systems, log files and alerts for potential security issues or suspicious activity.
  • Resolve complex network equipment issues. Use diagnostic equipment, scripts and or software tools to determine network issues.
  • Perform regular network maintenance activities such as:
    • Manage, evaluate, and document network resources for effective and efficient usage, such as the activation of network drops and IP address pools.
    • Research, design, and implement new network infrastructure technologies, services, and software.
    • Apply security updates, application updates, operating system updates and patches, and firmware updates.
  • Participate in information technology network strategic planning, capitol projects, development, and implementation.
  • Communicate with vendors and supervisor on hardware and software developments; research, review, and recommend equipment for network hardware and software acquisitions.
  • Participate in meetings with administration, departments, faculty, and staff to develop, implement or interpret new or revised technology initiatives.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Must have the ability to sit for prolonged period of time at a desk/computer workstation.
  • Frequent repetitive arm, hand, and finger motions.
  • Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screen in performing work assignments.
  • Work in a semi-open office setting with frequent interruptions.
  • Be available for non-scheduled after hours support of hardware and software.
  • Be mobile enough to climb under and over desks and equipment to review configurations.
  • May need to carry, lift or move equipment up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
  • Occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb ladders.
  • Utilize hand tools and small power tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of four (4) years as a Network Engineer. Experience should include the use of a wide range of networking equipment, including advanced knowledge and skills relating to switches, routers, packet shapers, firewalls, VOIP, Wireless devices, etc. This experience should be primarily with equipment manufactured by Cisco, HP and AVAYA in an enterprise WAN/LAN windows environment.
  • Have experience with most LAN and WAN architectures including Ethernet, Spanning Tree, ISL, and Point-to-Point circuits.
  • Understand routing protocols like OSPF, HSRP, and network based ACL’s.
  • Experience with network management platforms and protocols such as SNMP, RMON and MRTG.
  • Experience with Enterprise Network Security – IDS, VPNs, SSL, Proxy servers, F5 and Firewalls (PIX & ASA).
  • Ability to utilize industry standard network protocols: HTTP, TCP/IP, FTP, QoS, 802.1X, 802.11 in the maintenance of a large scale enterprise network.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and responsibilities at the same time. Able to deal with changing priorities.
The desired candidate will also have the ability to:
 
  • Contribute to the College’s commitment to diversity by fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
  • Work in a complex and dynamic environment where success is often the result of open communication, respect, cooperation and collaboration.
  • Maintain ethics, integrity, and use sound professional judgment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with demonstrated ability to work cooperative and strategically with all levels of professional, technical and administrative staff in a team effort.
  • The ability to effectively convey ideas and information verbally and in writing using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader
  • Ability to work as part of a team
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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

This is a 40 hour per week, 12-month per year, overtime exempt position.  Salary range is $54,504 to $71,496 per year.  Typical work schedule is Monday - Friday. Occasionally hours will vary to meet business needs.

Tuition fee waiver program after six months of employment. The waiver would include all or a portion of tuition, services, and activities fees at most Washington state colleges and universities.

Appointment to this position includes a state benefits package of health and dental plans, participation in a Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plan, sick leave, vacation, and paid holidays.  Other fringe benefits include convenient daycare and on-campus fitness center.

A union shop agreement exists for this position which requires membership in the Washington Federation of State Employees within 30 days of hire.  

 All offers of employment are subject to background verification.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:   To qualify for consideration, please submit the following items (electronic submission only) via email to hr@greenriver.edu :

Responsibility for submission of required application materials before the deadline rests with the applicant. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applicants who fax or e-mail materials must then forward original signed materials. Unsolicited materials will not be considered or returned to the applicant. The application package and all materials submitted with it, become the property of the college and will not be returned or considered for additional or future openings.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:  Green River Community College is a committed equal opportunity employer and educator and operates under an affirmative action policy.  The college is committed to meeting its diversity needs.  We strongly encourage all qualified applicants, ESPECIALLY ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES, WOMEN, PERSONS OF DISABILITY, PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 40, AND VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS to apply.  It is the responsibility of applicants selected for interview to notify the college of any accommodations required as a result of a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act.   

Additional information about Green River Community College at: http://www.greenriver.edu/