Network & Telecommunications Specialist 2

Network & Telecommunications Specialist 2

Salary

$48,000.00 - $58,000.00 Annually

Location

700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA, LA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01704

Division

Information Services and Student Success

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Control Number

8900

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Closely supervised, mid-level position.  Successful candidate will participate in the immediate support of Campus Networking infrastructures and Telecom.  Assist with network support and troubleshooting of main Campus Academic/Administrative networks as well as Residential Life networks for student residents.  Will assist Telecom Coordinator as needed in the daily management of Phone system and related resources through-out Campus.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize centralized Helpdesk tracking software for all levels of customer service engagement.

 

• Triage Helpdesk calls for all network requests from across campus including phone issues.

 

• Assist network administrator in the planning, expansion, and troubleshooting of ULM campus networks.

 

• Assist telecomm coordinator in the daily support of phone system environment.

 

• Works in a support/resolution role for technical issues when Students experience Internet access problems within Residential Life facilities.  Includes WiFi and LAN-lines in residence rooms.

 

• Coordinate with Residential Life when interaction is required with residents for network troubleshooting.

 

• Work with other IT staff when needed for support resolution.

 

• Required to work afterhours in the event of unexpected or planned outages.

 

• Assist IT security officer in operational network support of surveillance cameras and door security controllers.

 

• Engage with 3rd party cabling contractors for new cabling requests or repairs.

 

• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required to have a bachelor degree with a concentration in computer networks, one or more network certifications, and 1 year of internship in enterprise network systems.  OR  5+ years of real-world field experience with enterprise grade networks and network systems.
• Working ethernet Layer 1-3 knowledge is required.
• Certification or knowledge of Juniper/JUNOS/Mist is preferred.
• Optical networking knowledge is useful.
• Experience in all desktop/server types (Windows/Linux)
• Certification or proven field knowledge in cabled networks including fiber optic standards, CAT5/6 and POE standards.  
• Knowledge in phone systems infrastructure is useful.

Employees are eligible for a full benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, retirement, leave, etc.)  ULM offers a wide range of employee benefits.  Read here for more information regarding benefits.

Employer University of Louisiana Monroe Address 700 University Avenue

Monroe, Louisiana, 71209 Phone 318-342-5140
Website http://www.ulm.edu