Director of Network Engineering
University of Kentucky
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Director of Network Engineering |
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| Requisition Number | RE36820 |
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| Department Name | 3L600:ITS Networking & Infrastructure |
| Work Location | Hybrid |
| Grade Level | 51 |
| Salary Range | $92,102-156,624/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 9 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | The physical requirements of this position include: Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 25lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects 10-25lbs; regularly sitting or standing at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); utilizing mouse, keyboard, and phone for portions of the day. Ability to travel to various locations on and off-campus for meetings, projects, incidents, etc. |
| Shift | Primarily days (i.e. Monday – Friday, 8a-5p, 40+ hours per week) Please be aware that as an exempt position, job duties may occasionally require additional time in the evenings, nights, holidays and/or weekends to accomplish work goals in excess of 40hours per week. |
| Job Summary | The University of Kentucky (UK) seeks a Director of Network Engineering to serve as the leader of the Network Engineering team in the Networking and Infrastructure (NI) division within Information Technology Services (ITS). The Director of Network Engineering is responsible for establishing a strategic roadmap for enterprise networking and developing holistic solutions that simplify the deployment and operation of the network, keep up with innovation and continuously support evolving applications, business and end-user requirements. The incumbent will report directly to the ACIO for Networking and Infrastructure and be a member of the NI leadership team. Specific areas of technology responsibility include local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud, security, service strategy, service design, service transition, event management, incident management, problem management, and change management. In order to provide the level of leadership and have the scope of impact that the University seeks through the work of the Director Network Engineering, candidates will bring a wide range of capabilities, competencies, and experiences. Candidates must be an excellent communicator and relationship builder with a reputation for integrity and openness and the expertise and demeanor to inspire confidence at all levels of the organization. Candidates must also bring experience in successfully working collaboratively across an organization with interdisciplinary teams to develop and obtain broad support for a shared vision and long-range plans. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. There is an internal employee being considered for this position (IEBC). |
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| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
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| Deadline to Apply | 11/06/2022 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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