Job description
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Closing Date:
11/24/2026
Type of Position:
Staff - Information Technology
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
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.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
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For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.
Department:
IT | Network Engineering
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Associate Network Engineer is responsible for supporting and monitoring the UAMS Network Engineering environment. Environment includes but is not limited to: Networking equipment from Brocade, HP, Juniper, and Cisco; networking software from Brocade, HP, Aruba, StatSeeker, and InMon. 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 complement UAMS’ mission/goals. This position is participating 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:
- Associate Degree in Computer Science or related field, plus two (2) years of Information Technology experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment, with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Nortel, HP, 3Com, etc.), or IT project management, or
- High School diploma/GED plus four (4) years of Information Technology experience or other relevant experience in a large data network environment with four years specifically in two of the following: Network Engineering Equipment support (Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, Nortel, HP, 3Com, etc.), or IT project management required.
- Must have a vehicle to commute from UAMS campus office to off-campus UAMS offices for meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Certifications - Network+ and A+ certifications.
- Experience with MS Office Tools: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Configuration, troubleshooting, and certification of network equipment from Brocade Networks, Brocade, Cisco, Aruba Networks, Juniper, HP, 3Com, and Nortel.
- Network monitoring software such as Inmon, Ciscoworks, Brocade BNA, Cacti, and Nagios.
- 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 and BGP.
- Troubleshooting network connectivity with desktop and server operating systems such as Windows Server, Linux, Unix, and Mac OS.
Qualifications Equivalencies:
Additional Information:
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Resume
Optional Documents:
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, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
From University of Arkansas System's career site. View the original posting.