Tamus
Network Systems Research Engineer, Levels III, IV, Sr I
Bryan, TX · Senior · Contract
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About the role
- The primary responsibilities include supporting researching initiatives within the field of networking and networked applications.
- Training and Development 10% - Stays abreast of emerging technologies and best practices. - Engages in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance technical skills and knowledge in research computing engineering.
- This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only.
Responsibilities
- Conducts research and evaluation of appropriate equipment, protocols, designs, procedures, and tools to address research requirements.
- Produces network designs and other technical aspects of the research proposal submission.
- Network Design and Documentation 15%
- Collects and evaluates input from researchers, systems administrators, contractors, and vendors to develop specifications, requirements, and plans for networks.
- Designs activities for network research projects.
- Recommends research network designs.
- Establishes standards and processes used to detail network engineering designs, and assists with planning and mapping methods, procedures, problems, and repairs to those standards and processes.
- Designs research network system security measures, configuration backup, and security methods.
- Collaborates with research team and develops work plans and time schedules for projects including outlining phases, identifying personnel, and networking requirements.
- Network Research, Operations, and Support 20%
Requirements
- A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.
Nice to have
- Licenses and Certifications:
- IT certifications in Networking, Network Security, Juniper, Cisco or other routing and security categories.
- Network Technology:
- Monitoring: such as SNMP, logging
- Network security: such as firewalls, NAT/PAT
- Other Requirements:
- Sit or stand for extended periods
- Walk, use as step stool
Compensation
- Proposed Minimum Salary
Benefits
- The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.
- additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Ability to obtain Secret-level US security clearance based on a background investigation
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