Network Analyst II

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26208

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Adam Edelman

aedelman@montana.edu

406-994-5091

Classification Title Net Sys/Comm Analyst II

Working Title Network Analyst II

Brief Position Overview

This position functions as a network administrator for MSU . The role is responsible for supporting the installation, configuration, maintenance, operation, management, lifecycle, and upgrades of the MSU -Bozeman data network systems and services, telecommunications systems and services, and related components and equipment.

This position is also an end-user support technician for the MSU community providing installation, training, and troubleshooting of network and telecommunications services.

Position Number 4M1463

Department UIT Network Support

Division VP for Information Technology

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary Salary range of $32.373 to $36.373 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type Classified Salary

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Join us at our beautiful Montana State University campus located in Bozeman, Montana for an exciting opportunity to contribute to our successful and talented team and excellent leadership in University Information Technology in Network Services. Excellent opportunity for growth/career development with exceptional benefits including tuition waiver opportunities for self and immediate family members.

Network analysts specialize and develop focused expertise and are expected to be able to work under general to direct supervision to complete a variety of tasks within the network services team’s domain ranging in difficulty from basic and routine to complex.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve network and telecommunications support tickets relying on incident management, problem management, change management, and request fulfillment processes in accordance with procedures in place.

• Provide a vital end-user customer service function as a highly visible member of the Network Services team.

• Configure Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, and Aruba mobility controllers.

• Install, configure, and maintain network and telecommunications equipment, components, systems, software, and/or related infrastructure including IP phones, voice gateways, servers, software, access points, switches, routers, firewalls, UPS , PDU , racks, cabinets, and communications cabling using standard tools, meters, testing devices, software applications, and techniques according to documents, instructions, and/or industry standard practices.

• Perform scheduled maintenance and upgrades of network and telecommunications equipment, components, systems, software, and/or related infrastructure, including software releases, patches, and equipment lifecycle.

• Troubleshoot, identify, correct and/or repair basic and fundamental network and telecommunications equipment, component, system, software, and/or related infrastructure problems, and/or communications cabling problems, including replacing defective equipment and/or components.

• Use monitoring systems to alert on abnormal configuration or operation; maintain monitoring functionality as changes occur and take appropriate corrective action to address alerts.

• Maintain, enhance, and/or develop documents and records including system diagrams, drawings, methods and procedures documents, installation, cable, and equipment lifecycle records, usage reports, equipment, tool, parts, and materials inventories, equipment operation and support documents, and site condition and inventory reports.

• Maintain equipment rooms in a manner consistent with industry good-housekeeping standards.

• Monitor equipment inventory levels for asset management, inventory tracking, and restock scheduling purposes. Assist with annual inventory of parts and material.

• Apply routing, switching, network security, telecommunications, and communications cabling, standards and best practices to scenarios encountered.

• Manage network and telecommunications infrastructure built using various components and protocols to achieve highly available network and telecommunications services.

• Assist with training, needs assessment, and the evaluation of various solutions to those needs.

• Provide guidance for student employees.

• Organize, prioritize, and communicate on-going work to meet multiple task and project timelines.

• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.

• Attend and participate in trainings and other professional development activity. Participate in projects, complete tasks, and perform job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Professional experience in network administration, network analysis, or related IT infrastructure roles.

• Relevant knowledge of networking, telecommunications, and communications cabling components and systems.

• Knowledge of network technologies which may include Cisco routing, switching, security, and telephony technologies, and Aruba wireless technologies.

• Experience in one or more of the following: Cisco networking, Unified Communications, VoIP, Aruba wireless in an enterprise setting.

• Experience in technical implementation projects, working independently on enterprise systems, and assisting in enterprise project planning.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Significant experience in an enterprise environment deploying and upgrading Cisco or Aruba network equipment or software.

• Substantial experience relating to Cisco routing, switching, telephony, and security and Aruba wireless technologies from design and planning to implementation.

• Demonstrated experience with Solarwinds Orion or similar management platform.

• Knowledge of National Electric Code and TIA / EIA standards for the installation of telecommunications cable and equipment.

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining network and telecommunication room infrastructure and installing equipment.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Will possess strong active listening skills.

• Has the ability to think intuitively and analytically to break down and resolve problems.

• Has the ability to work independently without the need for direct supervision.

• Has the ability to learn the complexities and unique aspects of the systems and infrastructure in place.

• Has the ability to show initiative and follow through on tasks in a fast-paced work environment.

• Has the ability to work in a team environment, supporting other units.

• Has the ability to work toward shared goals where individual efforts complement group efforts.

• Has the ability to engage others in the unit in accepting and developing a customer-service orientation in all aspects of the operation.

• Has the ability to anticipate and resolve technical problems.

• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the IT Community.

• Represents the department and university in a professional and courteous manner.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

• Demonstrated ability to handle competing demands and maintain high levels of customer service and response.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain clean and orderly networking spaces in a manner consistent with industry best practices.

• Ability to monitor equipment and inventory levels for asset management and tracking, restock scheduling and other reporting purposes.

• Ability to maintain and submit records of time and materials required to complete projects and tasks.

• Ability to follow standard incident management, problem management, change management, and request fulfillment processes in accordance with procedures in place.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

Work schedule may include times outside normal business hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive state of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

This position requires periodic on-call availability and after hours support.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on December 15, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.