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Closing Date:

12/20/2025

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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.

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Department:

IT | Network Engineering

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPORTING AND MONITORING THE UAMS NETWORK ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT. ENVIRONMENT INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: NETWORKING EQUIPMENT FROM ARISTA, ARUBA, BROCADE, F5, JUNIPER, SONICWALL, PEPLINK, AND CISCO; NETWORKING MONITORING SOFTWARE FROM ARISTA, ARUBA, BROCADE, CISCO, JUNIPER, AKIPS, SOLARWINDS, INMON OR OTHER FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT APPLICATIONS. RESPONSIBLE FOR WORKING WITH ALL AREAS OF IT AND THE ENTIRE CAMPUS TO ENSURE MAXIMUM NETWORK UPTIME - BOTH LOCAL AND WIDE AREA NETWORKS. KEEPS UP TO DATE ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES THAT WOULD BENEFIT UAMS AND COMPLIMENT UAMS’ MISSION/GOALS. PROVIDES MENTORING AND GUIDANCE TO NETWORK TEAM AS A WHOLE AS NEEDED. THIS POSITION PARTICIPATES IN A GROUP 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK 365 DAYS A YEAR ON-CALL ROTATION WHERE EACH MEMBER OF THE GROUP TAKES CALL FOR 1 WEEK AT A TIME.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master Degree in Computer Science or related field with 8 years IT experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Arista, Aruba Networks, Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Peplink, SonicWall, Meraki, etc.)
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field with 10 years IT experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Arista, Aruba Networks, Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Peplink, SonicWall, Meraki, etc.)
Associate Degree in Computer Science or related field with 12 years IT experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Arista, Aruba Networks, Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Peplink, SonicWall, Meraki, etc.)
High School/GED with 14 years IT experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Arista, Aruba Networks, Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Peplink, SonicWall, Meraki, etc.)
Must have vehicle to commute from UAMS campus office to off-campus UAMS offices for meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications – CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, JNCIP
Experience with MS Office Tools: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio
Configuration, troubleshooting, and certifications of network equipment from Arista, Aruba Networks, Brocade, Cisco, F5, SonicWall, Peplink and Juniper.
Network monitoring software such as Inmon, Meraki Dashboard, Solarwinds, AKiPs, Cisco ACI, and Nagios or functional equivalents.
Network troubleshooting tools such as a fox/hound toner, wire scanners, and network packet sniffers.
Good working knowledge of OSI Layers 1-4
Experience in a TCP/IP routed environment using OSPF, BGP, EVPN, & VXLAN.
Troubleshooting network connectivity with desktop and server operating systems such as Windows Server, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Advanced Network Engineer