Network Management Systems Administrator

Company: University of California - San Diego Medical Cente
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

UC San Diego Policy will not allow this position to receive work visa sponsorship. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 3/20/20 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 3/31/20. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. DESCRIPTION =========== UC San Diego is ranked the 9th best public university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is the largest employer based in San Diego County. Reporting to the VC-CFO, Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers Enterprise information technology services to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the leadership of the campus Chief Information Officer (CIO). Information Technology Services (IT Services) uses world-class services and technologies to empower UC San Diego's mission to transform California and the world as a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. As a strategic member of the UC San Diego community, IT Services embraces innovation in their delivery of IT services, infrastructure, applications, and support. IT Services is customer-focused and committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability. The Enterprise Network & Telecommunications (ENT) section within ITS designs, implements and manages UC San Diego's networks focusing on wired/wireless data network operations, network architecture, installation and repair, voice and video, outside plant management, and telecom planning. The Network Applications group within the ENT section develops, installs and supports the infrastructure for IP Address Management, DNS, RADIUS and Network Management tools. This position will, under the guidance of the Network Application Manager, research, configure, and manage the critical Network Management Systems that support and monitor UCSD s core network infrastructure. Strong system administration skills and strong working of knowledge of basic networking principals are vital for success in the role. NMS tools are critical for Incident Response, Network Monitoring, and Network Capacity Planning. The NMS Administrator is the primary liaison between the Data Communications and Telecommunications teams. The role provides direct support to those groups for Wireless and Wired Network monitoring, system backup, and upgrades. Major Projects include development and deployment of Cisco s Identity Service Engine (ISE), research, selection, and implementation of a unified Network Monitoring system, and improvement of existing Dashboards and proactive diagnostics tools. Responsibilities: UCSD Network Management and Monitoring Systems Training and documentation for the Network Monitoring team, Data Communication, and System Administrators for NMS systems Security and System Administration for Network Applications servers and services Automation tools for configuration management, diagnostics, and troubleshooting Research, analysis, and recommendations for tool upgrades, migrations, and improvements * Employee must be available to work evenings and weekends. * Employee must be available to travel as required. QUALIFICATIONS ============== * Experience as a Linux/Unix System Administrator * Proven experience with Enterprise-level Network Management and Monitoring platforms * Strong understanding of networking principals and technologies * Demonstrably knowledge of security best practices for systems, services, and networks * Strong technical writing skills. Writing sample is required. Preferred * Understanding of Cloud Computing architecture and its monitoring requirements * Experience with data analysis and log collection tools * Advanced understanding of high-speed storage and network metrics and tuning SPECIAL CONDITIONS ================== * Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results. * Employee must have valid / current California driver's license. * Must be willing to work on a rotating on-call basis. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages and educational opportunities in a diverse, stimulating workforce. This position is eligible for full benefits first day of hire: a) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance b) Vacation/holidays (15 vacation days & 13 paid holidays a year) c) Work/Life Balance d) Life insurance e) UC Retirement Plan f) Pet Insurance For more information about UCSD Benefits please click here and visit UCSD Work/Life. To calculate an approximate value of the UC Total Compensation package, please click here.

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