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The University of Texas System Administration

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Revised Date:   July 11, 2005

Job Title Senior Network Analyst/Planner
Job Code Number 9384
FLSA Category Exempt
Job Purpose To design and support the network infrastructure at System Administration.
Education and experience required including training, registration, and licensure. Bachelor's degree and three years of broad network experience, knowledge of Cisco configuration and programming, in depth knowledge of the network and monitoring tools and industry certification (MCSE, CCNE, CNE) or high school diploma or GED with a minimum of seven years of such experience and certification.
Supervision provided to others. No

Job Functions

Number

Description

1.

Design/plan for the expansion or enhancement of the network infrastrucute.

2.

Plan and maintain the highly technical, logical network configuration of routers, switches, and firewalls associated with network traffic. Maintain existing network equipment and servers to include patches and upgrades for enhancement or security.

3.

Evaluate and test new technology for feasibility and implementation at System Administration.

4.

Lead network projects, which include installation of new network hardware or software and network configuration and design. Provide guidance, work direction and information to other technical network employees.

5.

Monitor network operations for anomalies associated with hardware failure, security, or wide area network (WAN) links or connections.
6.
Troubleshoort network hardwar, software, or network routing problems. Analyze the problem, identify the cause of the problem and implement a timely solution. Consult with vendor technicians.
7.
Perform administrative duties such as creating reports and maintaining schedules.
8.
Perform other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed
by the employee occupying this position. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties
necessary for the effective operation of the department.  Any qualifications to be considered as
equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of Human Resources.

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215.