Position Summary

The Information Technology Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Network Analyst to join our team. Reporting to the Lead Network Manager, this full-time, fiscal-year position is integral to supporting the University’s modern, secure, and high-performing network infrastructure and communication tools. This role focuses primarily on the deployment and management of campus network infrastructure and Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) systems. The ideal candidate will leverage current technologies to ensure robust performance, scalability, and security.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Deploy and manage modern VoIP and Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) platforms, such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
  
  
• Optimize E911 compliance, digital and analog trunking, SIP services, and VoIP solutions for seamless communication.
  
  
• Assist in the management of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless networks across all college locations.
  
  
• Support the implementation of software-defined networking (SDN) solutions to enhance network scalability and programmability.
  
  
• Help configure and optimize network protocols, including IPv6, BGP, and OSPF.
  
  
• Assist in deploying and managing network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and network access control (NAC) solutions.
  
  
• Monitor and analyze network traffic to detect and mitigate threats.
  
  
• Support the integration of network infrastructure with cloud-based services.
  
  
• Troubleshoot network issues and provide technical support to end-users.
  
  
• Maintain accurate documentation of network systems, configurations, and processes.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Associate's degree in Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  
  
• At least 2 years of experience in managing networks with modern technologies.
  
  
• Basic knowledge of networking technologies, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, VLANs, and QoS.
  
  
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, and cloud-based networking platforms.
  
  
• Understanding of virtual networking technologies, including VPNs and load balancing solutions.
  
  
• Experience in managing Windows and Linux/UNIX servers, including network service integration.
  
  
• Basic knowledge of UCaaS solutions and Microsoft Teams administration.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI          

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

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Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities