UT Health Austin
Cloud Network Architect
UT Health Austin - Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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Cloud Network Architect
This position is within the Enterprise Technology Core Networking team and will be responsible for setting technical and operational standards, designing, building, and operating systems and services in support of the University's adoption of cloud services and network security systems. General Notes
Flexible work arrangements are available for this position, including the ability to work remotely. Remote work for individuals who reside outside Texas but within the United States and its territories will be considered and requires Central Office approval. Note: This position is not fully remote and will require occasional on-site work, typically 15-20 days per year. This position provides a life/work balance with typically a 40-hour work week and travel limited to training (e.g., conferences/courses). Enterprise Technology is dedicated to supporting the mission of the University of Texas at Austin of unlocking potential and preparing future leaders of the state. Your skills will make a difference. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for research and the work you do will make a difference in the lives of our students, faculty and staff. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working for our campus. The University of Texas at Austin and Enterprise Technology provide an outstanding benefits package to our staff. Those benefits include: Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan) Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Training and conference opportunities Tuition assistance Athletic ticket discounts Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital metro buses with staff ID card Purpose
This is a senior-level network engineering position that will be responsible for setting technical and operational standards, designing, building, and operating systems and services in support of the University's adoption of cloud services and network security systems. Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and development of operational standards for core network services with an emphasis on Cloud network services. Evaluate technologies and products, perform cost-benefit analyses, and approach the development of network systems as a value proposition. Implement FCAPS processes for Cloud network services and ensure all Cloud network deployments adhere to such processes. Integrate cloud technologies with other network service offerings to develop a comprehensive portfolio of service offerings. Manage and operate systems that provide Core Networking services. Provide escalation support for complex network service design and troubleshooting. Organize, document, and present design standards and operational practices to Networking staff and campus community. Engage Networking staff and campus community to identify network technology needs. Perform other related functions as assigned. Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizen, resident, or officially recognized asylee - Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Experience implementing public, private, and hybrid cloud services Experience with LAN and WAN routing and switching Experience designing and implementing network-based security controls Experience implementing network segmentation using MPLS and VRFs Experience developing and implementing FCAPS processes and practices Experience implementing network automation processes Bachelor's degree in applicable field. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS and Azure cloud providers Experience designing and implementing large enterprise networks (5000+ network devices) Experience with Cisco IOS-XE and IOS-XR routers and switches Experience with FortiNet firewalls Experience with Python and JavaScript Experience working in large university environments (30000+ students) supporting academic (instructional and research) and administrative functions Salary Range
$145,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions
May work in all weather conditions May work around standard office conditions May work around electrical and mechanical hazards Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse) Climbing of stairs Climbing of ladders Lifting and Moving 20 pounds Work Shift
Monday Friday flexible between 8am-5pm On-call work required (rotation): This position has 24x7 on-call and escalation expectations and is expected to be generally reachable when not on PTO. This position requires occasional work outside of normal work hours (e.g. scheduled maintenance and incident response). Work performed over 40 hours per week will accrue compensatory time. Required Materials
Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. Employment Eligibility
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because
This position is within the Enterprise Technology Core Networking team and will be responsible for setting technical and operational standards, designing, building, and operating systems and services in support of the University's adoption of cloud services and network security systems. General Notes
Flexible work arrangements are available for this position, including the ability to work remotely. Remote work for individuals who reside outside Texas but within the United States and its territories will be considered and requires Central Office approval. Note: This position is not fully remote and will require occasional on-site work, typically 15-20 days per year. This position provides a life/work balance with typically a 40-hour work week and travel limited to training (e.g., conferences/courses). Enterprise Technology is dedicated to supporting the mission of the University of Texas at Austin of unlocking potential and preparing future leaders of the state. Your skills will make a difference. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for research and the work you do will make a difference in the lives of our students, faculty and staff. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working for our campus. The University of Texas at Austin and Enterprise Technology provide an outstanding benefits package to our staff. Those benefits include: Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan) Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Training and conference opportunities Tuition assistance Athletic ticket discounts Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital metro buses with staff ID card Purpose
This is a senior-level network engineering position that will be responsible for setting technical and operational standards, designing, building, and operating systems and services in support of the University's adoption of cloud services and network security systems. Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and development of operational standards for core network services with an emphasis on Cloud network services. Evaluate technologies and products, perform cost-benefit analyses, and approach the development of network systems as a value proposition. Implement FCAPS processes for Cloud network services and ensure all Cloud network deployments adhere to such processes. Integrate cloud technologies with other network service offerings to develop a comprehensive portfolio of service offerings. Manage and operate systems that provide Core Networking services. Provide escalation support for complex network service design and troubleshooting. Organize, document, and present design standards and operational practices to Networking staff and campus community. Engage Networking staff and campus community to identify network technology needs. Perform other related functions as assigned. Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizen, resident, or officially recognized asylee - Applicant selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position. Experience implementing public, private, and hybrid cloud services Experience with LAN and WAN routing and switching Experience designing and implementing network-based security controls Experience implementing network segmentation using MPLS and VRFs Experience developing and implementing FCAPS processes and practices Experience implementing network automation processes Bachelor's degree in applicable field. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS and Azure cloud providers Experience designing and implementing large enterprise networks (5000+ network devices) Experience with Cisco IOS-XE and IOS-XR routers and switches Experience with FortiNet firewalls Experience with Python and JavaScript Experience working in large university environments (30000+ students) supporting academic (instructional and research) and administrative functions Salary Range
$145,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions
May work in all weather conditions May work around standard office conditions May work around electrical and mechanical hazards Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse) Climbing of stairs Climbing of ladders Lifting and Moving 20 pounds Work Shift
Monday Friday flexible between 8am-5pm On-call work required (rotation): This position has 24x7 on-call and escalation expectations and is expected to be generally reachable when not on PTO. This position requires occasional work outside of normal work hours (e.g. scheduled maintenance and incident response). Work performed over 40 hours per week will accrue compensatory time. Required Materials
Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. Employment Eligibility
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because