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Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”. All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Closing Date: 04/07/2025 Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration Workstudy Position: No Job Type: Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-916-3180. Department: Networks Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The role of the Network Engineer needs to be comfortable working in a small to medium enterprise size environment capable of supporting the planning, designing, installing, configuring, maintaining and optimizing all network hardware, software, and physical transport links while ensuring minimal network downtime. The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of installing and supporting various network devices. Must be capable of independent work and minimal oversight. This is a full spectrum position where candidates will be expected to understand how to deploy, harden, and maintain production systems. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. Qualifications: Required Education and/or Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science or information technology or a combination of equivalent work experience; Two to five years of experience managing a small to medium size wired and wireless network. Preferred Education and/or Experience: A Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience managing small to medium sized networks, including wired, wireless, and firewalls; Experience planning and designing and deploying a highly redundant network; Experience working with vendors, IT partners, and various technical staff members to drive small to large projects to conclusion. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with various team members to design, deploy, and maintain various network design configurations; Work with various departments to understand scope and needs; Aid in the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans; Prepare and ensure accuracy of documentation, procedures, best practices, configurations, and backups; Patch management and system security; Capacity planning and monitoring; Capable and willing to carry out on-call support during regular workday, off-hours, and holidays; Team player capable of working independently or with other network engineers, system administrators, and IT endpoint administrators; Manage day-to-day tier networking engineering and support; Log work and track service incidents in centralized incident management system. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience planning, configuring, installing, and supporting both wired and wireless network environments; Experience with Clearpass highly desirable; Hands on experience troubleshooting networking devices; Familiarity with UNIX, comfortable with UNIX cli; Extensive networking applications support experience with DNS/DHCP, VOIP, IPv4, and IPv6; Extensive experience with networking design, including TCP/IP protocols; Strong customer service focus and collaborative team member. Additional Information: Salary Information: $65,500 Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Greg Hicks glhicks@ualr.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Frequent Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Occasional Physical Activity: Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking Benefits Eligible: Yes The University of Arkansas System is a comprehensive, publicly-supported higher education institution composed of 18 unique campuses, divisions and administrative units that share the singular goal of serving Arkansas residents and others by developing and sharing knowledge to impact an ever-changing world. The UA System provides access to academic and professional education, and develops intellectual growth and cultural awareness in its students, staff and faculty. The system further promotes an atmosphere of excellence that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation. It provides students, researchers and professionals with tools to promote responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources in Arkansas and around the globe, and with workforce-relevant knowledge to enhance economic development efforts that improve the overall quality of life and societal well-being. 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