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Director of Network Services Oklahoma State Regents For Higher Education - 3.8 Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Full-time $123,675 a year 21 hours ago Qualifications Telecommunications network troubleshooting Network topology design Writing skills Fiber optic network Employee relationship building Technical support Router implementation Optics Driver's License Design engineering Developing new training programs Telecommunications data network configuration Professional development training Full Job Description Provides strategic and operational leadership for OneNet's statewide routing and switching network, ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available services in support of education, research, and public-sector partners. Responsibilities and Duties Supervise the OneNet Network Engineering Department staff Responsible for all aspects of OneNet's statewide routing and switching infrastructure Manage the Network Engineering Department budget Coordinate and maintain all OneNet external relationships with upstream providers Maintain current knowledge of technology landscape, opportunities and threats Evaluate and test new technologies and provide recommendations to management Design, support, and maintain OCAN routed network services Assist the Senior Network Architect by overseeing and designing complex routing and switching structures for the OneNet network Oversee disaster recovery and security for OneNet network services Collaborate with OneNet subscribers' technical teams to establish, improve, or upgrade their services and OneNet offerings as needed Provide recommendations regarding hiring, termination, advancement, promotion, or other modifications to the employment status of assigned personnel Collaborate on the development and deployment of Network Infrastructure Projects Advise the provisioning department on network needs and circuit best practices Collaborate on OneNet's research and education projects and grant engagements Other similar duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related degree and five (5) years of experience in networking or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and / or experience. Capability to plan, design and implement a variety of network infrastructures. Proficiency in the configuration and management of routing and switching platforms. Proficiency in routing protocol management (OSPF, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, IPV6, etc.). Must understand basic elements of optical transport. Possess a comprehensive understanding of TCP/IP and related protocols and technologies. Capability to troubleshoot and identify solutions to telecommunications and application issues. Ability to communicate effectively for the purpose of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal staff and subscribers. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently and perform a wide range of tasks and activities in administering a telecommunications network. Candidate must provide a mobile telephone and home Internet service for work-related activities. Some travel is required. Must maintain a valid Oklahoma driver's license.

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Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to establish and develop training programs; to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions; to organize and present facts and opinions; to plan, direct, and review the work of others; to analyze complex situations and make responsible decisions; and to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of organizational units. Preferred Qualifications Experience with research and education networks is preferred. Large scale BGP peering, route policy and DDoS mitigation experience is preferred. Experience with network automation (Ansible/Python), configuration management and telemetry/observability is preferred. Supervision The employee performs work under the supervision of the Chief Technology Officer. Work Hours Agency offices are open to the public from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday. These are the normal office hours for Agency employees. Physical Demands Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Ability to use a computer screen and printed material, to communicate clearly, physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and to perform tasks that may require bending, stooping, and reaching. Must use the proper method to manually handle equipment, including but not limited to dollies, carts, and lift team members. Duties are normally performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.