USC Credit Union is looking for an experienced Network Engineer I to support the stability, security, and performance of our network infrastructure. The Network Engineer I will install, monitor, maintain, support, and optimize network hardware, software, systems, and communication links to help ensure reliable connectivity and day-to-day operations. This position will assist with troubleshooting network issues, maintaining network infrastructure, and supporting technology solutions that contribute to efficient operations and positive member and employee experiences.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Install, monitor, maintain, support, and optimize network hardware, software, systems, and communication links.
- Monitor and analyze network performance, assist with performance tuning, and troubleshoot network hardware and software issues.
- Implement and maintain network infrastructure, including routers, gateways, remote access servers, domain services, security firewalls, application and device servers, and Internet/Intranet connections.
- Assist with the design and deployment of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, and other related hardware.
- Assist with identifying, assessing, and developing requirements for new and existing network infrastructure.
- Work with vendors to troubleshoot network-related issues and implement solutions.
- Create and maintain network documentation, including network configurations, network maps, processes, and service records.
- Assist with maintaining policies, procedures, training plans, and documentation related to network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.
- Assist with evaluating and recommending new hardware, software, and communication products for network compatibility and business needs.
- Test new third-party hardware and software and stay informed of emerging technologies and industry developments.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, network engineering, or a related field.
- Two or more years of related network engineering or network administration experience.
- Current network or server certification.
- Experience monitoring network performance and troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
- Experience supporting and maintaining network infrastructure and working with third-party technology vendors
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position is $35.77 – $40.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Why USC Credit Union is a great place to work:
- Medical through USC Network: https://employees.usc.edu/medical/
- Dental: https://employees.usc.edu/dental/
- Vision: https://employees.usc.edu/vision/
- Dependent Care and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): https://employees.usc.edu/fsas/
- Retirement with up to 10% employer contributions: https://employees.usc.edu/usc-retirement-savings-program/
- Tuition reimbursement: https://employees.usc.edu/tuition-benefits/
- Paid Time Off (PTO) including, up to 24 vacation days (based on tenure), 12 sick days, 9 paid holidays, 1 paid personal day, 4 paid winter recess days, paid bereavement, and paid jury duty: https://employees.usc.edu/time-off/
- Life and voluntary insurance benefits: https://employees.usc.edu/insurancebenefits/
- WorkWell Center that provides programs, resources, and services to benefits-eligible staff and their dependents, that help them thrive in all areas of work-life wellness: https://workwell.usc.edu/
- Other generous perks and discounts: https://employees.usc.edu/perks/
Fight on!!!
Basic knowledge and direct experience in the area of local and wide area networking, communications, and related
hardware and software.
Basic understanding of information technology concepts for voice and data systems.
Strong analytical abilities.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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