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University of Kansas
Network Operations Center Student
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What they do
A Network or Systems Support Specialist evaluates, troubleshoots, and maintains computer and network systems at a business or organization. May work as part of an information technology department.
$58,265 / year median in Kansas
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Position Overview This position is in the Network Operations Center (NOC) which is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Candidate hired will be trained to handle processes during planned and unplanned staff absences. The anticipated start date for this position may be negotiable upon request.
Routine work schedule:
Saturday and Sunday 8-4, with an additional 4-hour shift during week. This is an onsite position.NOTE:
Routine work schedule will vary at times in order to provide support where needed on all 3 shifts and different days of the week. Advance notice will be given and class schedules are always considered. Job Description 30%- Monitor Consoles, Network, Servers, & Monitors Monitor system consoles, campus network, data center servers, and security monitors. Ongoing real-time monitoring of systems, infrastructure, and security across campus and remote sites. 15%
- Problem Detection, Reporting, & Resolution Assist full-time staff in problem detection, reporting & resolution (including environmental issues and events). Supporting troubleshooting efforts and responding to data center or facility-related incidents. 15%
- Monitoring, Problem Reporting, & Quality Assurance Assist full-time staff in monitoring, problem reporting and quality assurance of nightly production processing. Ensuring overnight jobs run correctly and issues are reported promptly. 10%
- Answer Phone & Direct Calls Handling incoming calls, routing requests, and serving as an initial point of contact. 10%
- Initiate Recovery or Resolution Respond to systems and service monitor information and initiate recovery or resolution. Taking action on alerts, outages, or abnormal conditions to restore service or escalate appropriately. 10%
- Document Problems Document problems in ticketing system. Logging incidents, updates, resolutions, and maintaining accurate records. 5%
- Data Center Assistance Assist full-time staff on Data Center floor. Physical presence and hands-on assistance with equipment, media, or operational tasks. 5%
- Project Work as Assigned Participation in special projects, documentation updates, or improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications Must be in good academic standing. One year previous experience in IT
- related customer service, as evidenced by application materials.
GRA/GTA/GA
appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments). Employment Conditions (1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR. (2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently. (3) The individual is expected to work up to 15- 20 hours per week, with a preference for availability during the summer months and most academic breaks.